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HB 5097

Law enforcement: state police; violent crime clearance grant program; establish. Creates new act.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Lightner

Overview: HB 5097 - Law enforcement: state police; violent crime clearance grant program; establish.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish a new grant program within the Mi

bill electronically reproduced 10/15/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 5097

Overview: HB 5097 - Law enforcement: state police; violent crime clearance grant program; establish.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish a new grant program within the Michigan State Police to provide funding to local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of increasing violent crime clearance rates.
Key Provisions:
- Creates the Violent Crime Clearance Grant Program within the Michigan State Police
- Authorizes the State Police to award grants to local law enforcement agencies to support efforts to increase violent crime clearance rates
- Specifies that grant funds can be used for various purposes, such as hiring additional personnel, providing training, and implementing new technologies
- Requires grant recipients to report on the use of funds and the impact on violent crime clearance rates
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily affect local law enforcement agencies in Michigan, who would be eligible to apply for and receive grant funding to enhance their efforts to solve violent crimes. This could lead to improved public safety outcomes in communities across the state.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill was electronically reproduced on October 15, 2025 and is currently in the legislative process.

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

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