Establishes a crime firearm reward program to incentivize the submission of information leading to the recovery of firearms used in crimes.
The bill establishes the crime firearm reward program to encourage individuals to submit information to law enforcement about firearms used in the commission of a crime. Eligible individuals can receive up to $500 for information leading to the recovery of a firearm used in a felony firearm offense, and up to $5,000 if the offense resulted in a criminal conviction. The bill also amends the distribution of funds from the county and municipal criminal justice assistance accounts, specifying criteria for eligibility and the allocation of funds based on population and crime rates.
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