The bill proposes an appropriation of $1,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of public safety. This funding is designated for the establishment of a violence prevention project research center, which will operate as a nonprofit and nonpartisan entity. The center's primary focus will be on reducing violence in society, particularly gun violence, through data analysis and research aimed at improving criminal justice policies and practices in Minnesota.

The legislation emphasizes the importance of utilizing data and analysis to inform strategies for violence prevention, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of criminal justice initiatives. By creating this research center, the bill aims to address pressing issues related to violence and contribute to the development of informed policies that can lead to safer communities in Minnesota.