HB830

Establish the violent crime reduction grant program

Introduced·4/21/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a grant program to reduce violent crime in Ohio through promising or proven strategies.

The bill creates a violent crime reduction grant program in Ohio, administered by the Division of Criminal Justice Services. It awards grants to police departments and county sheriff's offices to implement strategies such as place network investigations, focused deterrence, and hot spot policing. Grantees can use funds for investigative staffing, technology, equipment, and training. The program requires grantees to report on violent crime data and outcomes. The Division of Criminal Justice Services will collaborate with a qualified research partner to evaluate the program's effectiveness.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Safety Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 9

9:00 AM

House Public Safety Brewer, 2nd Hearing, Opponent Testimony

History

May 13

House

Referred to committee: Public Safety

Apr 21

House

Introduced