Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement Bulletproof Vest Fund

Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice

Pays for armorLA

Law enforcement

What it pays for

Created by Act 739 of 2026 (SB 143, R.S. 40:2405.2). Money may be used solely for financial assistance to eligible agencies to buy bulletproof vests for commissioned peace officers, with priority to agencies that show a lack of adequate vests. The commission must adopt rules on vest standards.

The rules

Who can apply: Local, municipal or parish law enforcement agencies with 15 or fewer full-time commissioned peace officers.
When: New in 2026; funded only by legislative appropriation, donations or grants deposited to the fund. No application cycle published yet.

Sources

Enrolled SB 143 (Act 739) and resume digest, read Oct 3, 2026
Confirmed by Louisiana Legislature (Resume Digest, Act 739 / SB 143, 2026 RS)

This is a reference compiled from public program documents, not legal or grant advice. The program’s own solicitation and guidance are the record.