This bill establishes an Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Minnesota Department of Health, aimed at reducing gun violence and its associated traumas. The commissioner of health is tasked with appointing a knowledgeable director to oversee the office, which will have the authority to hire staff and coordinate efforts with various stakeholders, including the Department of Public Safety. The office's responsibilities include promoting research on gun violence, collecting data on incidents and deaths, creating public health campaigns, supporting victims, and serving as a legislative resource on gun violence prevention.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the office to apply for grants to support its initiatives and mandates an annual report to be submitted to legislative committees overseeing health and public safety. To facilitate the establishment and operation of this office, the bill appropriates funds from the general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.