CA AB1548

Establishes the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program under the Director of Emergency Services to improve physical security at nonprofit organizations at high risk of violent attacks or hate crimes, including schools, clinics, churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples.

Authorizes grants up to $200,000 per applicant for security enhancements including security guards, reinforced doors and gates, high-intensity lighting, alarms, and other security measures.

Program operation is contingent upon annual Budget Act appropriations.

Director may adopt application procedures, forms, and administrative guidelines exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act rulemaking requirements.

Program automatically repeals on January 1, 2025, and takes effect immediately as an urgency statute.