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MN HF3668
MN HF3668Office of gun violence prevention established in the Department of Health, report required, and money appropriated.
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Introduced
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/18/2026
05/18/2026
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to health; establishing an office of gun violence prevention in the Department of Health; requiring a report; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Department of Health, which will be led by a director knowledgeable about gun violence issues and supported by staff who will be members of the Minnesota State Retirement System. The office's responsibilities include coordinating efforts to reduce gun violence and related traumas, conducting research on causes and solutions, collecting and reporting data on gun-related incidents and deaths in Minnesota, developing public health campaigns, supporting victims, building partnerships with experts and agencies, and advising the legislature on gun violence prevention legislation. The office will also collaborate with the Department of Public Safety and may receive grants to fund its work, and it is required to submit an annual report to legislative committees detailing its activities. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to implement these provisions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (35)
Robert Bierman (D)*,
Patty Acomb (D),
Ned Carroll (D),
Ethan Cha (D),
Mary Clardy (D),
Nathan Coulter (D),
Alex Falconer (D),
Sandra Feist (D),
Peter Fischer (D),
Cedrick Frazier (D),
Mike Freiberg (D),
David Gottfried (D),
Emma Greenman (D),
Josiah Hill (D),
Athena Hollins (D),
Michael Howard (D),
John Huot (D),
Samakab Hussein (D),
Pete Johnson (D),
Katie Jones (D),
Heather Keeler (D),
Larry Kraft (D),
Fue Lee (D),
Liz Lee (D),
Tina Liebling (D),
Meg Luger-Nikolai (D),
Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley (D),
Matt Norris (D),
María Isa Pérez-Vega (D),
Lucy Rehm (D),
Kari Rehrauer (D),
Liz Reyer (D),
Andy Smith (D),
Bianca Virnig (D),
Dan Wolgamott (D),
Last Action
House Health Finance and Policy (13:00:00 3/2/2026 ) (on 03/02/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Disease Prevention
- ‐ Research and Development
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3668/ | 02/23/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3668/versions/0/pdf/ | 02/23/2026 |
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