The bill appropriates $3,400,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year 2025 to support mental health crisis services in Dakota County. This funding is designated for a grant to the commissioner of human services, aimed at enhancing various mental health crisis services, which include mobile crisis response, crisis follow-up and stabilization services, as well as the integration of social workers within local public safety agencies.
Additionally, the bill includes a provision stating that the section will take effect the day after its final enactment. This legislative action underscores the commitment to improving mental health resources and support systems within the community, addressing urgent needs for crisis intervention and stabilization.