Public Safety - Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund - Alterations (Community Safety and Intervention Funding Act)

HB 987 increases the minimum annual funding for Maryland’s Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund from $3 million to $10 million starting fiscal year 2028. It establishes new geographic allocation rules: 40% of funds must go to Baltimore City and County, 40% to Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, and the remainder to other jurisdictions disproportionately affected by violence. The bill directly affects local governments and nonprofits administering violence prevention programs across Maryland by changing how funding is distributed. Key provisions clarify the fund’s composition (including state appropriations and investment earnings) and require the Governor to include the $10 million minimum in annual budget bills. The changes aim to standardize funding based on regional violence levels and application strength.