Overview

• The pilot doubles the Residential Security Program’s lifetime equipment allowance from $10,000 to $20,000 and hikes the monthly monitoring and maintenance allotment to $5,000 through Sept. 30, 2025.
• The House Administration Committee has directed S. CaCapitol Police to coordinate with local law enforcement and solicit backing from the National Association of Chiefs of Police.
• Lawmakers rolled out the changes following a spike in threats against members, including more than 9,474 cases in 2024 and a deadly June attack on Minnesota state legislators.
• Speaker Mike Johnson and Committee Chair Bryan Steil presented the measures to Republican members while Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries informed Democratic colleagues.
• Leaders will analyze usage and effectiveness data after September 30 to determine if the enhanced security provisions become permanent.