The bill outlines the Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative (Shannon CSI) for Fiscal Year 2025, which aims to combat gang violence through a coordinated approach involving prevention, intervention, law enforcement, and reintegration strategies. The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) is responsible for administering the initiative, which includes a competitive grant program that prioritizes applications demonstrating high levels of youth violence and a commitment to regional collaboration. The bill specifies that grant funds will be distributed to public agencies and will not carry over into subsequent fiscal years, with a focus on transparency and compliance with federal and state guidelines.

New provisions in the bill include the establishment of a Housing Site Initiative to support violence prevention programming in publicly funded housing sites, as well as the allocation of funds for a study on the impacts of early life trauma on incarcerated individuals. The bill also mandates that the OGR submit reports detailing grant fund distribution and program outcomes to the relevant legislative committees. Overall, the Shannon CSI aims to enhance community safety through evidence-based practices and collaborative efforts among various stakeholders.