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HF 1637

Gun violence pilot program established to reduce trauma, report required, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Fue Lee and 1 co-sponsor

Creates a Minnesota state-funded gun-violence trauma reduction pilot program and requires a formal report on activities and outcomes to guide future policy.

Author added Rehrauer
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Bill Summary · HF 1637

Summary of HF 1637 – Gun violence pilot program established to reduce trauma, report required, and money appropriated

Overview

HF 1637 is a Minnesota House bill introduced on February 27, 2025, with the aim of establishing a gun violence–related trauma reduction pilot program. The bill contemplates state funding for the pilot and requires a formal report on program activities and outcomes. The author listed as of March 3, 2025 is Rehrauer. The bill has been referred to Health Finance and Policy.

Purpose and intent

  • Establish a gun violence trauma reduction pilot program to address impacts of gun violence on individuals and communities.
  • Provide state funding to support the pilot and related activities.
  • Require reporting to track activities, expenditures, and outcomes to inform ongoing policy decisions.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and status)

  • Creation of a pilot program focused on reducing trauma associated with gun violence. The specifics of program design (scope, participants, and interventions) would be detailed in the bill’s text.
  • Authorization of appropriations to fund the pilot. The bill signal indicates money will be allocated, though the exact dollar amount is not specified in the available information.
  • Reporting requirement. The bill would require a formal report on the pilot’s implementation, activities, outcomes, and expenditures. The report would likely be submitted to the Legislature (as is typical for such mandates) to inform future policy decisions.
  • Implementation framework. The bill would describe which state department or agencies are responsible for administering and overseeing the pilot, along with any required partnerships with local governments, health care providers, or community organizations.

Who would be affected

  • Individuals and families affected by gun violence and related trauma.
  • Healthcare providers, including hospitals and emergency departments, involved in trauma care and data collection.
  • Community organizations and local agencies involved in violence prevention and trauma-informed services.
  • State agencies responsible for health policy, public safety, and Health Finance and Policy budgeting and oversight.
  • Researchers and data stewards tasked with evaluating program outcomes.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction: February 27, 2025.
  • First reading: February 27, 2025, with referral to Health Finance and Policy.
  • Status update: March 3, 2025, author listed as Rehrauer.
  • Related legislation: SF 3353 is identified as a companion bill in the Senate.

Related bills

  • SF 3353 (companion to HF 1637). Tracking both House and Senate versions may provide a fuller view of the program design and expected fiscal impact.

Notes

  • The available information does not include the full text of the bill, specific implementation details, or the amount of money appropriated. Reading the full bill would clarify program duration, eligible beneficiaries, reporting timelines, and exact funding levels.

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

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