The bill proposes the repeal of Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299A.707, which establishes the community justice reinvestment account within the special revenue fund. This account was intended to provide grants for local governments and nonprofit organizations to support programs aimed at substance use disorder and mental health treatment, improve supervision of offenders, and reduce recidivism among controlled substances offenders. The bill eliminates the framework for these grants, including the reporting requirements and the legislative intent regarding funding from state savings.

By repealing this statute, the bill effectively discontinues the community justice reinvestment account and its associated funding mechanisms, including the annual transfer of $461,000 from the general fund that was designated for this purpose. The removal of this account signifies a shift in public safety funding priorities, potentially impacting the availability of resources for programs designed to address substance abuse and mental health issues within the community.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 299A.707