Relating to eligibility for the bulletproof vest and body armor grant program.
HB 529 amends eligibility criteria for a state grant program providing bulletproof vests and body armor to public safety personnel. The bill directly affects law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency responders seeking these safety equipment grants. It modifies specific requirements for applicants, though the exact changes are not detailed in the provided context. The bill is currently pending in the Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Mar 3, 2025
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Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
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Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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