State agencies (proposed): other; grants for community violence intervention services; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1015'26

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony and 12 co-sponsors

Creates a state framework to fund and regulate grants for community violence intervention programs to reduce violence and standardize grant oversight.

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Overview

SB 1016 (2025-2026, Michigan) proposes the creation of a new act to fund and regulate grants for community violence intervention services through state agencies. The bill is tied to SB 1015-26 and is introduced in the Michigan Senate with a broad group of sponsors. It aims to establish a framework for grants and program requirements intended to reduce community violence by supporting intervention services.

Purpose and Intent

Create a new statutory framework to provide state-supported grants for community violence intervention (CVI) services.

Coordinate and authorize state agencies to administer grants and related activities to fund CVI organizations and programs.

Promote strategic investment in evidence-based violence interruption efforts at the community level.

Key Provisions and Changes

Establishment of a New Act: The bill creates a standalone act governing state funding and administration of CVI grants.

Grant Authorization and Administration: Authorizes state agencies to award, monitor, and manage grants to community organizations delivering CVI services.

Funding Scope: Sets forth the purposes for which grant funds may be used (e.g., staffing, training, program delivery, data collection, evaluation) to support violence intervention initiatives.

Program Requirements: Likely to specify eligibility criteria for applicants, reporting obligations, performance metrics, and compliance standards for grant recipients (though exact details are not provided in the summary).

Collaboration and Alignment: Encourages coordination with other state initiatives and perhaps with local governments and community-based organizations to maximize impact.

Tie-Bar: The bill is tied to SB 1015’26, indicating a related or complementary legislative package that may address related aspects of violence prevention or public safety funding.

Affected Parties

State Agencies: Authority to administer CVI grants suggests several departments may participate, including those overseeing public safety, criminal justice, health, or community development.

Community Violence Intervention Organizations: Nonprofit and community groups delivering CVI services would be direct grant recipients.

Local Governments: Potential beneficiaries or partners in program implementation, given the local focus of CVI work.

General Public: Communities affected by violence may experience improved access to intervention services and related supports.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction: Introduced on June 3, 2026. -Referral: Referred to Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety for review and consideration.

Next Steps: Committee hearings, potential amendments, and subsequent floor votes would determine passage, with any implementing rules or funding allocations following enactment.

Potential Impacts

Increased funding and formalized state support for CVI work.

Standardized grant processes and accountability measures for CVI programs.

Enhanced capacity of communities to deliver intervention services aimed at reducing violence.

Potential mapping of funding priorities to measurable outcomes such as reduced incidents of violence, improved access to supports, and program evaluations.

Note: Details on specific grant amounts, eligible programs, performance metrics, and reporting requirements are not provided in the summary. The final act would clarify the scope, funding levels, and administrative procedures.