First responders suffering from trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder equine-experimental mental heath therapy grant appropriation

SF 2761 appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $250,000 for fiscal year 2027 to fund equine-experiential mental health therapy at 7 Stars Ranch for eligible first responders in Minnesota. It directly affects active or retired peace officers, firefighters (full-time and volunteer), ambulance personnel, 911 telecommunicators, and correctional officers suffering from job-related trauma or PTSD. The bill requires 7 Stars Ranch to submit detailed reports on program use, costs, participants, and outcomes by January 2026 and 2028. This is a one-time funding measure focused on providing alternative therapy access, not a new permanent program.