Docket Room
HF 4944·MN·house

Investigative specialist grant program established, and money appropriated.

IntroducedFiled Apr 13, 2026
Sponsor: Johnson, P.
Latest Action

Author added Virnig

Apr 16, 2026

Summary

The bill appropriates $2 million for fiscal year 2027 to the commissioner of public safety to award grants—up to $250,000 each—to law‑enforcement agencies for hiring, training, and retaining investigative specialists. Agencies must meet priority criteria such as high unsolved‑crime rates and must report on staffing, training, activities, and impact. The purpose is to raise clearance rates and improve support for crime victims.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Share

Track this bill

Get real-time alerts when HF 4944 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.

Sign up free
Docket Room · Nonpartisan legislative tracking
Docket Room IntelligencePro

Ask about your legislation

I can analyze your tracked bills, upcoming hearings, and recent changes.

AI-generated · Nonpartisan · Not legal advice