SB 173 - This act establishes the "Missouri Task Force on Safety and Security for Nonprofit Organizations" within the Department of Public Safety. The Task Force shall study and make recommendations regarding security needs of nonprofit organizations at risk of terrorist attacks in Missouri. The Task Force shall issue a report to the Department of Public Safety of its recommendations, including standards for determining security grant recipients. Such report shall be issued annually and shall also be provided to the Senate Committee on Appropriations and the House Budget Committee.
The Department of Public Safety shall develop a grant program and administer funds to eligible nonprofit organizations.
This act also establishes the "Supplemental Nonprofit Safety and Security Grant Program Fund" which shall consist of moneys appropriated for eligible nonprofit organizations for security measures as provided in the act.
This act is identical to SB 1192 (2024) and SB 690 (2023).
MARY GRACE PRINGLE