The bill establishes a Gun Violence Prevention Pilot Program under a new section, 394.4997, Florida Statutes, aimed at addressing the disproportionate impact of gun violence on individuals under 21 years of age. The program will be developed and implemented by IMPACT GNV of the City of Gainesville in collaboration with various local entities, including the Department of Juvenile Justice, the state attorney, and the public defender of the Eighth Judicial Circuit. It will provide mental health services, community-based interventions, conflict resolution training, and alternatives to incarceration for eligible youth, defined as individuals aged 10 to 21 who are at moderate or high risk of gun violence involvement.

Additionally, the bill mandates annual reporting requirements for both the City of Gainesville and IMPACT GNV to assess the program's effectiveness and impact on gun violence rates. The City, in collaboration with Alachua County, must report participant data and feedback starting October 31, 2027, while IMPACT GNV is required to report to state leadership by December 31 each year. The program is set to expire on June 30, 2030, and an appropriation of $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund is allocated for its implementation in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.