MN HF3188

Authorizes the commissioner of public safety to award reimbursement grants to local law enforcement agencies that have paid recruitment bonuses to newly hired peace officers, with a maximum of $10,000 per officer hired.

Restricts grant eligibility to newly licensed peace officer hires who have reached their one-year employment anniversary and are in good standing; excludes officers hired laterally from other jurisdictions within the state.

Requires the commissioner to distribute grants in a geographically balanced manner and balanced by law enforcement agency size if demand exceeds available funds.

Mandates annual reporting by January 15 to legislative committees with jurisdiction over criminal justice, including details on grants awarded, recipient agencies, and number of new hires resulting from the grants.

Appropriates $15,000,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, as a one-time appropriation available until expended.