Bill > S08287

This bill establishes an "Operation SNUG" program within the Division of Criminal Justice Services to provide grant awards to local governments and community-based organizations for programs and services aimed at reducing, preventing, or responding to gun violence. The bill allocates at least $30 million annually to support these grants, with $5 million each designated for the Senate and Assembly to allocate through their own plans. An additional $20 million is to be awarded by the Commissioner based on a plan approved by the Director of the Budget, with minimum allocations specified for various counties across the state. The bill also allows the Commissioner to use at least $5 million annually to increase funding to the counties listed or expand the program to additional counties.