Dakota County mental health crisis services appropriation

This bill appropriates $3.4 million from the general fund for one-time funding in fiscal year 2026 to support mental health crisis services in Dakota County. The funds will directly support mobile crisis response teams, crisis follow-up and stabilization services, and social workers embedded with local public safety agencies. It affects Dakota County residents requiring immediate mental health crisis assistance by expanding access to these specific on-the-ground services. The appropriation is limited to fiscal year 2026 and does not establish new policy or alter existing programs.