HF4177 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit funding increased, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF4627
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- To provide additional funding to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for the Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, which was created under Minnesota Statutes section 299C.80. The money is intended to support independent investigations related to use-of-force incidents.
Main Provisions
- Appropriation: The bill would appropriate $550,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2027 to the commissioner of public safety.
- Purpose of funds: The money must be used to increase funding for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit.
- Staffing changes: The funds must be used to hire two additional special agents and one additional criminal intelligence analyst who will work exclusively on cases assigned to the Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit.
- In addition to prior funding: This appropriation is in addition to the money already appropriated for this purpose in Laws 2025, chapter 35, article 2, section 3, subdivision 3.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Expanded funding for the Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit: The bill increases the resources dedicated to the unit by adding two special agents and one criminal intelligence analyst.
- Dedicated focus on unit cases: The new staff must work solely on cases assigned to the Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, enhancing its capacity to conduct independent investigations of use-of-force incidents.
Context / How it fits
- The Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit operates within the BCA and handles investigations related to use-of-force events. This bill provides targeted funding to grow that unit’s investigative capacity.
Relevant Terms Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit Bureau of Criminal Apprehension General Fund appropriation two additional special agents one additional criminal intelligence analyst Minnesota Statutes § 299C.80 fiscal year 2027 Laws 2025 chapter 35 article 2 section 3 subdivision 3 commissioner of public safety use-of-force investigations
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee