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HF 2873

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/16/2023 05:25pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Bill Text Versions

Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 03/10/2023

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to health; establishing a pilot program to reduce trauma from gun violence;
requiring a report; appropriating money.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin PILOT PROGRAM TO REDUCE TRAUMA FROM GUN VIOLENCE.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Pilot program. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of health shall establish a pilot
program to aid in reducing trauma resulting from gun violence and to address the root causes
of gun violence. The pilot program shall consist of the following components:
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new text begin (1) investing in community-based organizations that work with individuals at high risk
of experiencing gun violence or individuals experiencing trauma from gun violence to allow
the organizations to receive healing services and training on new, innovative practices or
evidence-based practices to address gun violence and trauma from gun violence;
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new text begin (2) establishing and supporting the provision of stabilization services to families
experiencing trauma from gun violence by training community members to serve as trauma
navigators. Trauma navigators must be trained to use trauma-informed care and holistic
treatment modalities to provide support to families experiencing trauma from gun violence
and must help these families access resources needed for stabilization after gun violence
occurs, including but not limited to child care, housing, mental health and physical health
services, economic support, and education;
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new text begin (3) supporting reintegration services to educate families about alternative ways to respond
to gun violence, including educating families about self-advocacy, reintegrating into the
community, maintaining healthy relationships, and obtaining professional services necessary
for healing; and
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new text begin (4) developing and implementing education campaigns and outreach materials that use
nonviolent language to educate communities, families, organizations, and the public about
the relationship between gun violence and trauma. Campaigns and materials must be
culturally appropriate for the community being served and must be provided in languages
other than English for those with a non-English language preference.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner may enter into contractual agreements with or provide grants to
community-based organizations or to community members, who have experienced gun
violence and have demonstrated healing in the community, to perform any of the activities
under this section.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Program guidelines and protocols; advisory panel. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner,
with advice from an advisory panel established under paragraph (b), shall develop program
guidelines and protocols for:
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new text begin (1) resources and training for professionals who encounter individuals who have
perpetrated or been impacted by gun violence;
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new text begin (2) necessary responses to gun violence by local units of governments and state
government; and
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new text begin (3) methods of informing affected communities and local units of governments
representing those communities on effective strategies to target community, domestic, and
other forms of gun violence.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner shall convene an advisory panel to provide advice to the
commissioner on the development of program guidelines and protocols under paragraph
(a), review and provide input on pilot program activities and the results of the pilot program,
and communicate with community members about issues related to gun violence and trauma
from gun violence. The advisory panel shall consist of ten members who have a background
in or skills in one or more of the following areas: working with people who have experienced
trauma, trauma-informed care, trauma-informed nutrition, healing, motivational interviewing,
financial skills, and the ability to access resources. Individuals interested in serving on the
advisory panel must apply to the commissioner in a time and manner specified by the
commissioner. The advisory panel shall meet at least monthly, and advisory panel members
shall receive compensation and reimbursement for expenses according to Minnesota Statutes,
section 15.059, subdivision 3.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin By February 1, 2026, the commissioner shall submit a report on the
progress of the pilot program in reducing trauma from gun violence and addressing the root
causes of gun violence to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over health and public safety.
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Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATION; PILOT PROGRAM TO REDUCE TRAUMA FROM
GUN VIOLENCE.
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new text begin $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of health for the pilot program to reduce trauma from gun violence. This appropriation is
available until June 30, 2026.
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