Mental health services and outdoor activities for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency services personnel

SF 679 appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $250,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to fund mental health services and outdoor recreational activities for current and former law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel. The funds will be provided as a grant to Hometown Hero Outdoors, a Stillwater-based nonprofit organization. The bill directs the nonprofit to use these funds to promote positive mental health, longevity, and quality of life through outdoor activities and mental health service interactions. This legislation directly supports first responders by providing access to structured wellness programs through a designated nonprofit.