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MN HF2849

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ruth Richardson

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Establishes an Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls within the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs, effective July 1, 2022

  • Requires appointment of a director closely connected to the Black community and knowledgeable about criminal investigations, with authority to hire staff members covered by Minnesota State Retirement Association

  • Directs the office to advocate for legislation, conduct research and data collection on missing and murdered Black women and girls cases, facilitate technical assistance to law enforcement, conduct case reviews, and coordinate with state agencies and community stakeholders

  • Requires annual reporting by January 15 to legislative committees on measurable outcomes, including data and statistics on missing and murdered Black women and girls in Minnesota

  • Appropriates $500,000 in fiscal year 2023 from the general fund to establish and operate the office

Legislative Description

Office for Missing and Murdered Black Woman and Girls created, report required, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy

3/21/2022

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance & Policy3/21/2022
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law3/7/2022
Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance & Policy1/31/2022

Full Bill Text

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