Bill > HB1491

This bill establishes the Indiana Nonprofit Security Grant Fund to provide financial support for physical security improvements and protective measures for nonprofit organizations, specifically those exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that are considered at high risk due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. The fund will support organizations like synagogues, churches, and community centers by offering grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 for security enhancements such as target hardening measures, fencing, bulletproof windows and doors, security personnel, security training, and stop the bleed training. The Department of Homeland Security will administer the fund, which will be financed through state appropriations, federal grants, and private donations. The bill appropriates $2.5 million for each of the state fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with recipients required to implement the approved protective measures within three years of receiving the grant. The funding and specific provisions of the bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will expire on July 1, 2027.

Military Affairs and Security

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1491/details