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A 3281

Establishes the police safety equipment grant program within the division of criminal justice services and makes an appropriation therefor

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 14 co-sponsors

A 3281 - Police Safety Equipment Grant Program OverviewBill Number: A 3281 Title: Establishes the police safety equipment grant program within the division of criminal justice ser

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Bill Summary · A 3281

A 3281 - Police Safety Equipment Grant Program

Overview

Bill Number: A 3281
Title: Establishes the police safety equipment grant program within the division of criminal justice services and makes an appropriation therefor
Status: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
Introduced: January 09, 2024

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this bill is to create a new grant program within the Division of Criminal Justice Services to provide funding for the purchase of safety equipment for law enforcement officers. The intent is to improve officer safety and wellbeing by ensuring they have access to necessary protective gear and other critical equipment.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes the "Police Safety Equipment Grant Program" within the Division of Criminal Justice Services
  • Appropriates $50 million in funding for the program to be distributed as grants
  • Grants can be used by law enforcement agencies to purchase items such as:
    • Body armor
    • Ballistic helmets
    • Tactical vests
    • First aid kits
    • Other safety-related equipment
  • Requires grant recipients to provide a 25% funding match
  • Directs the Division to develop application and award criteria for the grants
  • Mandates annual reporting on the program's activities and outcomes

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary beneficiaries are state and local law enforcement agencies, who can apply for grants to obtain critical safety equipment for their officers
  • Indirectly, the program aims to improve the safety and wellbeing of police officers across the state
  • Taxpayers will contribute $50 million in funding for the grant program through the state budget

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The bill has been referred to the Governmental Operations Committee for consideration
  • If passed by the legislature and signed into law, the Division of Criminal Justice Services would be required to establish the grant program and begin accepting applications
  • Ongoing funding for the program would need to be appropriated in future state budgets to continue the initiative

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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