SF4627

Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit funding increase and appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)

Related bill: HF4177

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

To increase funding for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit (IUFIU) so it can handle more cases related to use-of-force incidents.

Main Provisions

An appropriation of $550,000 from Minnesota’s general fund in fiscal year 2027 is made to the commissioner of public safety.
The money is for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) to support the Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, which was created under Minnesota Statutes section 299C.80.
The funds must be used to hire two additional special agents and one additional criminal intelligence analyst.
These three new positions are to work solely on cases assigned to the Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit.
This appropriation is in addition to money already provided for this purpose in Laws 2025, chapter 35, article 2, section 3, subdivision 3.

What this changes or adds

Expands the staffing of the Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit by three positions (two special agents and one criminal intelligence analyst).
Shifts or guarantees dedicated focus on use-of-force cases by having these new hires work only on IUFIU cases.
Provides an additional funding stream specifically from the general fund for this purpose, supplementing existing funding.

Fiscal and Legal Context

The funding comes from the general fund and is designated for fiscal year 2027.
The unit the funding supports is created under Minnesota Statutes section 299C.80.
The bill notes that this appropriation adds to, not replaces, existing funding allocated for the IUFIU as described in Laws 2025, chapter 35, article 2, section 3, subdivision 3.

Significance

Aims to improve the investigation process and capacity for use-of-force cases by increasing personnel dedicated to IUFIU.
Enhances resource availability specifically for independent investigations of use-of-force incidents.

Implementation Notes

The commissioner of public safety must allocate the funds as described to hire the new positions.
The emphasis is on ensuring staff are dedicated to IUFIU caseload rather than shared across other units.

Relevant Terms

Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Minnesota Statutes section 299C.80
general fund
fiscal year 2027
appropriation
special agents
criminal intelligence analyst
Laws 2025 chapter 35 article 2 section 3 subdivision 3
use-of-force investigations

Relevant Terms - Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit - Bureau of Criminal Apprehension - Minnesota Statutes section 299C.80 - general fund - fiscal year 2027 - appropriation - special agents - criminal intelligence analyst - Laws 2025 chapter 35 article 2 section 3 subdivision 3 - use of force investigations

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF PDF file

Past committee meetings

Judiciary and Public Safety on: March 27, 2026 09:30

Actions

Date	Chamber	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 23, 2026	Senate	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 23, 2026	Senate	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
April 07, 2026	Senate	Action	Author added

Citations

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      "summary": "This bill references Minnesota Statutes section 299C.80 in relation to the Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit.",
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    "citation": "299C.80",
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Progress through the legislative process

17%

In Committee