Diaper distribution grant program funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF 1581 appropriates $553,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $553,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Diaper Bank of Minnesota. The funds are designated for its diaper distribution grant program, which provides diapers to low-income families in need. This bill directly supports families facing diaper insecurity by expanding access to essential supplies through the existing program. The funding is added to the program's base budget and requires no new policy changes or administrative processes.
Bill status
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Feb 26, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Children and Families Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Kim Hicks
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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Andy Smith
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Jess Hanson
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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