Takes Effect

Takes effect

California Public safety and emergencies

Nonprofit security grants can now pay for security at events

State security grants for nonprofits at high risk of hate attacks can now pay for security at the group's onsite and offsite events, with offsite events capped at $25,000. Groups without their own site can get offsite event money. It still depends on budget funding.

Who it affects

Nonprofits at high risk of violent or hate attacks

When

This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.

Official text

California AB 1836: California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.

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