Create Office of Violence Prevention in the Department of Health

Summary

The bill establishes a new Office of Violence Prevention within the state Department of Health. It will identify high‑violence counties, award grants to community programs, and support hospital trauma centers in providing bedside interventions for firearm injury victims. The goal is to reduce firearm‑related injuries and deaths through evidence‑based public‑health approaches.

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