Rep. Jordan Ridley Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Provide Funds to Equip Law Enforcement Vehicles with Bullet-Resistant Features

State Representative Jordan Ridley (R-Woodstock) applauds the recent House passage of House Bill 967, legislation he sponsored that would provide financial assistance to law enforcement agencies to equip certain motor vehicles with bullet-resistant features.

“Yesterday, we sent a clear message that the House supports equipping law enforcement with all tools necessary to ensure that they remain safe while in harm’s way,” said Rep. Ridley. “I am thankful to my legislative colleagues for their vote to pass House Bill 967 out of the House yesterday evening. I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues to get this legislation to the finish line and, ultimately, signed into law by the governor.”

HB 967 would allow the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to establish a grant program to provide financial assistance to law enforcement agencies to equip motor vehicles used by peace officers with certain bullet-resistant components. The grant program would include funding to law enforcement agencies to purchase and install bullet-resistant windshields, side windows, rear windows and door panels used by peace officers. Additionally, the council would establish certain criteria for grant applicants, as well as guidelines for using these grants.

The full text of HB 967 may be found here.

HB 967 has been sent to the Senate and now awaits their consideration.