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This bill establishes the "Missouri Task Force on Nonprofit Safety and Security" within the Department of Public Safety's Office of Homeland Security, with the primary goal of studying and making recommendations about security needs for nonprofit organizations at elevated risk of terrorist attacks. The task force will consist of 11 members appointed by the Department of Public Safety, including representatives from state law enforcement agencies, nonprofit and interfaith organizations, and other relevant stakeholders. The task force will focus on helping nonprofits access federal security grants, providing outreach and education about grant applications, and studying ways to enhance nonprofit security. Additionally, the bill creates a "Supplemental Nonprofit Safety and Security Fund" to provide financial support for security enhancements, such as safety planning, security technology, threat training, structural upgrades, and vulnerability assessments. Eligible nonprofits whose federal grant applications are approved can receive grants up to five percent of the available fund, with no additional application required. The task force will meet quarterly and produce annual reports on its findings and recommendations, which will be submitted to the Office of Homeland Security and legislative committee chairs. The bill is deemed an emergency act, emphasizing the immediate need to protect vulnerable nonprofit organizations.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB134&year=2025&code=R