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SF 2911

Community crime and violence prevention account elimination

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Koran and 1 co-sponsor

Eliminates Minnesota's Community Crime and Violence Prevention Account, removing dedicated state funding for local crime reduction and violence prevention programs.

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · SF 2911

Legislative bill overview

SF 2911 eliminates Minnesota's Community Crime and Violence Prevention Account, which currently funds local initiatives and programs designed to reduce crime and violence in communities. The bill removes the statutory basis for this dedicated funding mechanism, effectively redirecting or eliminating resources previously allocated through this account.

Why is this important

Community violence prevention programs represent a significant policy debate about public safety approaches—whether investments in prevention, intervention, and community-based solutions effectively reduce crime, or whether resources should be redirected elsewhere. The elimination would affect local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations that depend on this funding stream for crime reduction initiatives, potentially altering how Minnesota addresses violence prevention at the municipal level.

Potential points of contention

  • Prevention vs. enforcement trade-off: Supporters may argue these prevention funds are inefficient or duplicative, while opponents contend that evidence-based community programs reduce long-term crime and costs
  • Local government impact: Cities and counties relying on this account would need alternative funding sources or would reduce prevention services, creating budget pressures at the local level
  • Program effectiveness data: Disagreement likely exists over whether existing outcome data demonstrates the account's value or justifies elimination

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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