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HF3230 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Public safety radio and crime victims account established, report required, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF3432

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The proposed legislation aims to enhance public safety by establishing a "Public Safety Radio and Crime Victims Account" in Minnesota. This bill seeks to support emergency communication systems and provide financial grants to those offering services to crime victims.

Main Provisions

  • Fees and their Allocation: The bill introduces a 50-cent monthly fee for users of wireless and wireline telecommunications services capable of making 911 calls. The collected fees will be divided between improving emergency radio communication systems and funding grants for crime victim service providers.
  • Public Safety Radio and Crime Victims Account: A new account will be established to collect the fees mentioned above. This account will be solely used for:
    • Purchasing and upgrading equipment for the statewide Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) system.
    • Providing grants to crime victim service providers for direct services and advocacy, particularly supporting communities most impacted by crime.
  • Reporting Requirements: The bill mandates an annual report by the commissioner on the financial activities and usage of funds within this account, starting in January 2026.
  • Expiration: The section of the bill establishing the new fee will expire on June 30, 2033.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill modifies the fee structure by adding new fees specifically aimed at public safety communication and crime victim assistance.
  • It amends several existing statutes to provide detailed guidance on the computation, submission, and appropriation of these fees.
  • Adjustments are made to ensure collected fees from prepaid wireless services are managed similarly to other telecommunications services.

Relevant Terms

public safety, radio communication, crime victims, 911 service, emergency telecommunications, ARMER system, telecommunications fee, Minnesota special revenue fund, crime victim grants, emergency communication, prepaid wireless fee.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 22, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
April 22, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
April 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
April 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on the costs assessed to customers for interoperable equipment with ARMER."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the assessment and use of fees for the 911 emergency telecommunications service under section 403.11.",
      "modified": [
        "The distribution of fees and the manner of fee collection."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "403.11",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modifies the allocation of fees collected under section 403.113.",
      "modified": [
        "The fee's allocation towards enhanced 911 service."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "403.113",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Updates fees related to prepaid wireless telecommunications services under section 403.161.",
      "modified": [
        "Imposition of the public safety radio and crime victims fee."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "403.161",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amends the remittance procedures for fees collected under section 403.162.",
      "modified": [
        "Remittance procedures for public safety radio and crime victims fees."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "403.162",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]

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