Bill > S04982

This bill amends the 2024 capital projects budget to expand a grant program for safety and security projects targeting facilities at risk of hate crimes or attacks. Specifically, the bill increases funding from $35 million to $100 million and broadens the eligibility to include small businesses, in addition to existing nonprofit organizations. The bill requires that at least $50 million be dedicated to not-for-profits and small businesses specifically at risk of antisemitic hate crimes or attacks. Grant recipients can use the funds to purchase commodities, services, and technology through centralized state contracts. When assessing which facilities are at risk, considerations may include the organization's location, membership, and potential consequences of a potential hate crime or attack. The grant program will be administered through the Division of Criminal Justice Services, and the bill defines "small business" by referencing section 131 of the economic development law. The legislation is set to take effect immediately and be retroactively applied from April 1, 2024.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4982