Public safety aid for local governments and Tribal governments established, and money appropriated.

HF 2189 establishes a new public safety aid program providing $300 million in fiscal year 2026 to counties, Tribal governments, and qualifying local units (cities/towns with 10,000+ population). The aid is calculated based on population using three allowances: a county basic allowance, county additional allowance, and local unit allowance, with 70% of funds going to local units and 30% to counties/Tribal governments. Funds must be used for public safety services like community violence prevention, mental health crisis response, and first responder equipment, but cannot cover police station construction, tactical vehicles, or misconduct costs. The commissioner will certify payments by September 2025, with full disbursement by December 2025.