Bill > HB987

This bill, the Community Safety and Intervention Funding Act, significantly alters the funding and distribution of the Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund. Starting in fiscal year 2028 and continuing annually, the mandated appropriation to the Fund will increase from a minimum of $3,000,000 to at least $10,000,000. The bill also establishes specific allocation percentages for grants from the Fund, dedicating up to 40% to programs serving the Baltimore Region (Baltimore City and Baltimore County) and up to 40% to programs serving the Capital Region (Montgomery County and Prince George's County), with any remaining funds to be allocated to other jurisdictions disproportionately affected by violence, as determined by the Executive Director. This legislation aims to bolster efforts to combat violence by increasing financial support and directing it to areas most impacted.

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