HF3017 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Funding provided for a retreat center for victims of gun violence, and money appropriated.
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to provide financial support for a nonprofit organization to create a retreat center for victims of gun violence. This center will serve as a place of healing and support for individuals affected by such incidents.
Main Provisions
- Funding: The bill allocates $1,000,000 from the Minnesota general fund for the fiscal year 2026. This money is earmarked for a grant to the nonprofit organization Guns Down Love Up.
- Use of Funds: The grant is specifically intended for acquiring property that will house a retreat center dedicated to serving victims of gun violence.
- Longevity of Funding: The allocated funds are available until the project is either completed or abandoned, ensuring that there are sufficient resources to see the project through to fruition.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This bill does not make changes to existing laws but provides specific funding and support to establish a new facility aimed at helping victims of gun violence, an initiative that did not previously have dedicated state funding.
Relevant Terms
- Capital investment
- Nonprofit organization
- Gun violence
- Retreat center
- Grant and funding
- Minnesota general fund
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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