Bill > S06786

This bill, known as the "public safety investment act," establishes grant funds for both law enforcement officers and firefighters over the years 2027, 2028, and 2029, with $150 million allocated annually for each group. For law enforcement, $112.5 million of the annual funds will support hiring new or rehiring laid-off police officers, including members of the armed forces for crime prevention roles, and non-hiring initiatives like training in crime prevention and community policing, with agencies eligible for up to 90% of costs and a commitment to retain officers for at least seven years. An additional $37.5 million annually is designated for law enforcement equipment such as firearms and protective vests, but not for vehicles. For firefighters, $112.5 million of the annual funds will be used for equipment purchases, while $37.5 million will support hiring new or rehiring laid-off firefighters and non-hiring initiatives like training in fire prevention, with fire departments also eligible for up to 90% of costs and a commitment to retain firefighters for at least seven years. Both sets of grants will have eligibility criteria and application processes managed through the New York State Grants Gateway.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6786