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HF 1341

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day established, law enforcement explorer program in schools provided, peace officer training funding provided, pathway to policing reimbursement grants funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Bakeberg and 12 co-sponsors

The bill provides funding and programs to support law enforcement through training, explorer programs in schools, and grants to reimburse policing career costs.

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Bill Summary · HF 1341

Summary of HF 1341 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Purpose and Intent

HF 1341 seeks to support law enforcement through a combination of symbolic recognition, educational partnerships, training investment, and targeted grant programs. The bill establishes a formal recognition Day for law enforcement, expands student engagement opportunities via a law enforcement explorer program in schools, and provides state funding to support peace officer training, as well as reimbursement grants intended to facilitate pathways into policing. The overarching goal is to enhance recruitment, training, and partnership between law enforcement and communities.

Key Provisions

  • Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

    • Establishes a designated day to recognize and honor law enforcement personnel.
    • Aims to raise public awareness of the duties and sacrifices of officers.

  • Law Enforcement Explorer Program in Schools

    • Creates or supports an explorer program embedded in school settings.
    • Intended to engage students in law enforcement-related career exploration and mentorship.
    • Focuses on building foundational knowledge about policing, ethics, and public safety.

  • Peace Officer Training Funding

    • Allocates state funding to support ongoing training for peace officers.
    • May cover core trainings, scenario-based exercises, and ongoing professional development.
    • Aims to ensure officers have up-to-date skills and knowledge for duty performance.

  • Pathway to Policing Reimbursement Grants

    • Establishes grants designed to reimburse costs associated with pursuing a career in policing.
    • Could cover education, certification, or academy expenses to reduce financial barriers to entry.
    • Targets individuals pursuing law enforcement career pathways.

  • General Funding and Appropriations

    • The bill includes appropriation language to fund the above initiatives.
    • Specifies sources or amounts of funding (exact dollar amounts would be in the fiscal notes or bill text).

Who Would Be Affected

  • Law Enforcement Agencies and Departments

    • Benefit from training funding and potential grant support for officers’ professional development.
    • May participate in or coordinate with the Explorer program and appreciation activities.

  • Students and Schools

    • Schools would host or partner with law enforcement explorer activities, offering early exposure to policing careers and mentorship.

  • Prospective Law Enforcement Professionals

    • Individuals pursuing policing careers could access reimbursement grants to offset education and training costs.

  • State and Local Governments

    • State-level appropriations will flow to relevant agencies or program administrators to run the training, grants, and Explorer activities.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Referral

    • Introduced and read for the first time on February 24, 2025.
    • Referred to the Public Safety Finance and Policy committee for consideration.

  • Sponsor and Support

    • Primary authors and several co-sponsors listed, indicating cross-chamber or cross-district support within the Minnesota legislature.

  • Next Steps (Pending)

    • Committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes will determine whether the bill advances.
    • If enacted, implementation would follow the specified funding appropriations and programmatic guidelines.

Notes

  • The summary reflects the bill’s described provisions and purpose as of the provided action history. Details such as exact dollar amounts, grant eligibility criteria, program governance, sunset clauses, and implementation timelines would be clarified in the bill’s text, fiscal note, and any subsequent amendments.

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

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