GREEN SHEET REDIGEST
HB 242 2021 Regular Session Dustin Miller
HOMELAND SECURITY: Establishes the Louisiana Commission on Security for the
Faith Community
DIGEST
Proposed law establishes the La. Commission on Nonprofit Safety and Security within the
Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) to study
and make recommendations on the security needs of nonprofit organizations that are at high
risk of terrorist attacks in La.
Proposed law provides for the purpose, membership, duties, and authority of the commission,
including recommendations on the establishment, administration, and funding of a grant
program for eligible entities to apply for security grants covering security personnel, security
training, facility hardening, and other necessary security measures.
Proposed law requires the commission to issue a report, at least annually, to GOHSEP of its
findings and recommendations with respect to the security status and needs of nonprofit
organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attacks in La.
Proposed law directs GOHSEP to establish a grant program through which eligible nonprofit
organizations can apply for and receive grants to defray the cost of security enhancements
or measures including safety and security planning, equipment, training, and technology;
threat and awareness response training; upgrades to existing structures that enhance safety
and security; vulnerability and threat assessments; and security personnel.
Proposed law establishes the La. Nonprofit Safety and Security Grant Program Fund,
administered by GOHSEP, for the purposes of the security grant program established
pursuant to proposed law.
Proposed law requires GOHSEP to adopt any regulations or rules, pursuant to the
Administrative Procedure Act, necessary to implement the security grant program and to
administer the La. Nonprofit Safety and Security Grant Program Fund.
(Adds R.S. 29:726.5 and 726.5.1)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary B to the
reengrossed bill
1. Changes the name of the commission from Louisiana Commission on
Security for the Faith Community to the Louisiana Nonprofit Safety and
Security Commission.
2. Changes purpose of the commission from "the security needs of the faith
community to "the security needs of nonprofit organizations that are at high
risk of terrorists attacks."
3. Changes membership of the commission.
4. Changes the name of the fund from the "Security Grant Program Fund" to the
"Louisiana Nonprofit Safety and Security Grant Program Fund."
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Prepared by Alan Miller.