The proposed bill establishes a "violent crime clearance act" aimed at improving the clearance rates of violent crimes through the creation of a grant program administered by the Department of State Police. The bill defines key terms such as "clearance by arrest," "clearance by exception," and "violent crime," and outlines the eligibility criteria for law enforcement agencies to apply for grants. These grants can be utilized for various purposes, including hiring and training personnel, upgrading technology and equipment, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. The bill mandates that grant recipients submit annual reports detailing their progress and the use of funds.

Additionally, the bill creates the "violent crime clearance rate grant fund" within the state treasury, allowing the state treasurer to receive and manage funds for the program. The department is tasked with evaluating the effectiveness of the grant program and identifying successful practices that improve clearance rates. The bill also stipulates that no more than 15% of the annual appropriations from the fund can be allocated for administrative costs associated with implementing the grant program.