Committee adopts substitute and advances youth‑police initiative tax credit The House Committee on Crime and Public Safety voted to adopt a committee substitute combining companion bills and voted the combined measure 'due pass' 16–0. Sponsors and law‑enforcement supporters said a tax credit for the Youth and Police Initiative (YPI) would foster trust through a week‑long mentorship program serving about 25–30 youths per session.

The House Committee has taken a significant step towards building trust between at-risk youth and law enforcement by advancing a tax credit for the Youth and Police Initiative.

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