Gun violence trauma reduction pilot program establishment and appropriation

SF 3353 establishes a Minnesota pilot program to reduce trauma from gun violence and address its root causes. The bill appropriates $5 million for the commissioner of health to fund community-based organizations providing healing services and training to individuals at high risk of gun violence or experiencing trauma from it. Key mechanisms include training community "trauma navigators" to help affected families access resources like housing, mental health care, and child care, and developing culturally appropriate education campaigns about gun violence and trauma. The program requires a report by February 2027 on its progress in reducing trauma and addressing root causes. It directly affects communities and families impacted by gun violence in Minnesota.