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 collaborate with various stakeholders, including the Department of Public Safety. The office's responsibilities include coordinating efforts to reduce gun violence, analyzing research, collecting data on gun-related incidents, creating public health campaigns, and serving as a legislative resource on gun violence prevention.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the office submit an annual report by February 15 each year to relevant legislative committees, outlining policy and funding recommendations for gun violence prevention. To support the establishment and operation of this office, the bill appropriates funds from the general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.