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Bill Summary · SF 3353

Summary of SF 3353 (Minnesota) — 2025-2026 Session

Bill Title: Gun violence trauma reduction pilot program establishment and appropriation
Jurisdiction: Minnesota
Introduced: 2025-04-09 | Action: Introduction and first reading; Referred to Health and Human Services
Sponsors: Primary sponsor not listed here; Co-sponsor: Bobby Joe Champion

1) Purpose and Intent

SF 3353 establishes a state-level framework to address gun-violence–related trauma by creating a pilot program aimed at reducing the impact of gun violence through trauma care, prevention, and related services. The bill seeks to pilot targeted interventions to mitigate immediate and long-term harms from gun-related injuries and treatment, with potential expansion contingent on evaluation results and state appropriations.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Establishment of a Gun Violence Trauma Reduction Pilot Program

    • Creates a pilot program to test approaches designed to reduce the physical and psychological consequences of gun violence trauma.
    • Likely involves coordination across health systems, community providers, and public health entities (specific agencies not named in provided text).

  • Funding and Appropriations

    • Allocates state funds to support the pilot program. (Details such as total dollar amount, funding duration, and distribution methodology are not provided in the description.)

  • Program Components (typical elements in such pilots)

    • Trauma-focused medical and behavioral health services for gun-violence victims.
    • Case management and care coordination to ensure timely access to treatment, social services, and follow-up.
    • Community outreach and prevention efforts linked to trauma care to reduce recurrent injury risk.
    • Data collection and evaluation to measure outcomes such as reduced rehospitalization, improved mental health, and reduced recidivism.

  • Evaluation and Reporting

    • Likely requires regular reporting to the legislature on program outcomes, expenditures, and lessons learned to inform future policy decisions.

  • Administrative Oversight

    • The Health and Human Services committee assignment suggests administration through relevant state departments (e.g., Department of Health, Department of Human Services) or designated state agencies.

3) Who or What Is Affected

  • Gun-violence Victims and Families

    • Direct beneficiaries of trauma-focused care, psychosocial services, and care coordination.

  • Health Care Providers and Systems

    • Hospitals, trauma centers, emergency departments, and behavioral health providers participating in the pilot.

  • Public Health and Social Service Agencies

    • State agencies responsible for program administration, data collection, and reporting.

  • Community Organizations

    • Local prevention and outreach groups that may partner in program implementation.

  • Taxpayers and State Budget

    • State funds allocated to support the pilot; potential long-term fiscal implications depending on outcomes and expansion.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Process so Far

    • Introduced and assigned to Health and Human Services on 2025-04-09.
    • Co-sponsor: Bobby Joe Champion.

  • Timeline Projections (typical for pilot programs)

    • Implementation would begin after appropriation and agency rulemaking or contracts.
    • The pilot duration is not specified; expected to include a defined funding period and an interim evaluation.
    • Final conclusions and potential expansion would depend on performance metrics and legislative action following evaluation.

Notes

  • The summary reflects the content available from the bill description. Full details (such as exact funding figures, participating agencies, program duration, and specific metrics) would be found in the bill’s text and any fiscal notes or committee amendments. If you provide the bill’s text or fiscal note, I can update this summary with precise numbers and provisions.

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

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