Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF3801

Introduced
2/26/26  

Caption

Tax donation checkoff authorized to benefit crime victims.

Impact

The bill's enactment signifies a crucial step in integrating victim support into the state's tax structure, encouraging taxpayers to participate in funding crucial services. It mandates that tax preparers notify their clients of this option, thereby broadening awareness of the support available to crime victims. The fund established will specifically help the Department of Public Safety's Office of Justice Programs administer services intended to aid victims, ensuring these funds are directed toward impactful programs as detailed in the existing legislation.

Summary

House File 3801 seeks to enhance support for crime victims in Minnesota by establishing a tax checkoff option for both individual and corporate tax filers. This bill amends the existing statute by allowing taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax refund or additional taxes owed to be contributed to the Minnesota victims of crime account. This initiative aims to generate funds that can be utilized for programs supporting victims of crime, enhancing public safety, and assisting individuals affected by criminal activities.

Contention

Notably, the implementation of HF3801 could prompt discussions surrounding the allocation of taxpayer resources and the efficacy of using tax funds for social initiatives. Critics may raise concerns regarding reliance on tax checkoffs for vital support, suggesting that it might not yield sufficient funding or could divert attention from broader funding solutions. Overall, the effectiveness of the proposed contribution mechanism and its potential impact on public funding for crime victim support will likely be closely monitored.

Last_updated

02/26/2026

Companion Bills

MN SF3820

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Previously Filed As

MN SF3820

Tax donation checkoff authorization to benefit crime victims

MN SF3805

Crime Victims tax donation checkoff authorization

MN HF4971

Individual income and gross receipts tax; tax return checkoff provided, lodging and pay television services tax imposed, and conforming changes made.

MN SB1405

Tax refund donation; reauthorizing checkoff for Wildlife Diversity Fund. Effective date.

MN HB474

Creates an individual income tax checkoff for donations to the Grambling University National Alumni Association (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)

MN SF5032

Tax establishment on certain individuals and organizations convicted of and benefiting from fraud and certain data sharing and disclosure provisions

MN HF5002

Tax preparation services; tax preparers prohibited from marking a tax return to designate a contribution to the state elections campaign account without explicit instruction from the taxpayer.

MN SB817

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MN HF2768

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