Senate File No. 983 is a legislative bill proposed to enhance public safety by providing financial support to a Community Engagement Response Team (CERT) in the Rochester area. The bill proposes an allocation of $250,000 from the state's general fund for the fiscal year 2026. This money will be granted to a nonprofit organization responsible for forming the CERT, which will include community leaders and volunteers. The team's mission will be to serve as a mediator between the Black community and law enforcement, and to support the broader BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community by creating opportunities, resolving conflicts, and offering advocacy.