S.3909

Establishes a Division on Violence Prevention and Intervention in the DLPS.

Introduced·3/12/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a Division on Violence Prevention and Intervention in the Department of Law and Public Safety.

This bill establishes a Division on Violence Prevention and Intervention in the Department of Law and Public Safety. The division aims to ensure that each county provides well-coordinated and accessible violence prevention resources to persons in the county. The division will focus on youth violence and suicide prevention, community outreach, collaboration among agencies, and grant support for local organizations. The division will also incorporate rehabilitated ex-offenders as mentors for at-risk youth.

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Where it stands

Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 12

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee