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MN SF4627

MN SF4627
Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit funding increase and appropriation


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Introduced
03/23/2026
In Committee
03/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to public safety; increasing funding for the Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit; appropriating money.

AI Summary

This bill increases funding for the Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, which is part of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and is responsible for investigating cases where law enforcement officers use deadly force. Specifically, it appropriates $550,000 from the state's general fund for fiscal year 2027 to hire two additional special agents and one additional criminal intelligence analyst who will exclusively work on these investigations. This funding is in addition to any money already allocated for this unit in previous legislative sessions, and the changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Author added Oumou Verbeten (on 04/07/2026)

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