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SF 1926

Intensive comprehensive law enforcement education and training program modifications and appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nick Frentz and 2 co-sponsors

SF 1926 would modify Minnesota's intensive law enforcement education and training program and provide state funding to implement those changes, affecting agencies and recruits.

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · SF 1926

Summary of SF 1926 — Intensive comprehensive law enforcement education and training program modifications and appropriation

Overview

SF 1926 is a Minnesota Senate bill introduced on February 27, 2025, titled “Intensive comprehensive law enforcement education and training program modifications and appropriation.” The bill has been referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety committees. A companion House bill is HF 120.

Purpose and intent (as indicated by the title)

  • The bill appears to aim at modifying an existing intensive, comprehensive law enforcement education and training program and to provide appropriation funding for that program.
  • The exact scope, amendments, and funding levels would be defined in the full text of SF 1926 and accompanying fiscal notes.

Key provisions (specific language not provided in the summary materials)

  • The available information does not include the bill’s text or concrete provisions. Therefore, exact changes to curricula, delivery methods, eligibility, oversight, or reporting requirements are not yet known.
  • The bill would be expected to address modifications to program design and delivery, and to authorize funds (appropriation) to support those modifications.

Next steps to confirm provisions: Review the full bill text and any attached fiscal notes or committee analyses when published, as well as any amendments proposed during committee hearings.

Affected parties and entities

  • State government: Likely involvement by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (and related agencies) that administers law enforcement training programs.
  • Law enforcement agencies and departments: Possible impact on training requirements, curricula, and funding for personnel attending or delivering training.
  • Trainees/Officers: Current and future law enforcement personnel who participate in the intensive training program.
  • General public: Indirectly affected through potential changes in training quality, standardization, and accountability measures within law enforcement.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025.
  • First action: Introduction and first reading on February 27, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety; no further actions listed in the provided materials.
  • Related legislation: HF 120 is identified as the companion bill in the House.

Fiscal considerations

  • The title indicates an appropriation component, implying state budget implications. The specific funding amounts, duration, and allocation mechanisms would be in the bill’s text and any fiscal notes.

What to track next

  • Read SF 1926’s full text for precise provisions, including:
    • Modifications to program structure, curricula, timelines, and delivery methods
    • Eligibility criteria and participant requirements
    • Oversight, accountability, reporting, and evaluation provisions
    • Specific appropriation amounts, funding streams, and implementation timeline
    • Any sunset provisions or review schedules
  • Monitor committee hearings and amendments in the Judiciary and Public Safety committees.
  • Compare with HF 120 (the companion bill) for parallel provisions and differences.

This summary reflects only the information available from the bill header and status; the full text will provide precise details on content and impact.

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

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