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HF541 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Reimbursement program established for use of force training, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF692

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill proposes the establishment of a reimbursement program for postsecondary schools in Minnesota that provide use of force training to peace officers. A total of $2,500,000 is allocated for the fiscal year 2025 from the general fund to support this initiative.

Key points of the bill include:

  1. Funding Allocation: The Office of Higher Education will distribute this fund as reimbursement grants to eligible postsecondary schools that offer approved use of force training programs.

  2. Training Requirements: Eligible training programs must meet specific standards, including scenario-based training that uses non-lethal ammunition, instruction on the physical and psychological effects of stress, and blocks of instruction on de-escalation methods, bias motivation, unknown risk training, defensive tactics, and force-on-force training.

  3. Reimbursement Rate: Schools will receive $450 for each officer who completes the training. Schools need to apply for reimbursement and submit the necessary details of the officers who received the training.

  4. Access to Training: Training must be provided at no charge to the participating peace officers or their associated law enforcement agency.

This bill aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of use of force training for peace officers, improving both the safety and effectiveness of law enforcement in Minnesota.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toHigher Education Finance and Policy
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toPublic Safety Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes a provision for reimbursement to postsecondary schools providing eligible training."
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      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill refers to section 626.8452, which sets requirements for peace officer training programs.",
      "modified": [
        "Stresses the use of scenario-based training and the inclusion of new training blocks such as de-escalation methods."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "626.8452"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Defines terms related to law enforcement agencies and peace officers.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the definitions of 'law enforcement agency' and 'peace officer' as used in this section."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "626.84"
  }
]

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