Bill > A07302

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 that offer programs and services aimed at reducing, preventing, or responding to gun violence. The bill mandates an annual appropriation of at least $30 million to support the Operation SNUG program, with specific allocations of at least $5 million each for the Senate and the Assembly to designate awards. Additionally, the bill requires the Commissioner to allocate at least $20 million annually to provide awards to counties throughout the state, with a detailed sub-schedule outlining the minimum amounts for various counties. The Commissioner is also authorized to use at least $5 million annually to increase funding to the counties listed in the sub-schedule or expand the Operation SNUG program to additional counties.