Establishes the office of gun violence prevention and the gun violence advisory council
This bill creates a new Office of Gun Violence Prevention and establishes a Gun Violence Advisory Council to coordinate state efforts against gun-related harm. The office will centralize grant funding, improve data collection and public reporting, and standardize hospital interventions for victims of gun violence. A director appointed by the commissioner will lead the office in evaluating existing programs and recommending evidence-based strategies to reduce homicide, suicide, and other firearm injuries. The advisory council will provide guidance to ensure these initiatives align with community needs and best practices.
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Introduced Sep 9, 2024
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Zellnor Myrie
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