The bill establishes the NextGen Public Safety Pilot Program, aimed at enhancing public safety through the deployment of modern technologies in Lucas County. It authorizes the Department of Public Safety to award grants to Lucas County and the City of Toledo, contingent upon their commitment to maintain and expand their license plate reader systems by 25% over five years. Each entity can receive $500,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with specific conditions for grant disbursement and penalties for non-compliance, including potential reductions in local government fund payments.

Additionally, the bill provides for grants to major metropolitan cities within Lucas County that invest in public safety drone technology or stationary surveillance camera systems, with amounts reaching up to $1.5 million over the two fiscal years. It also includes provisions for a one-time grant to cities that mandate front-facing security cameras in commercial businesses. The bill requires reporting on crime statistics and program effectiveness, with a comprehensive evaluation due by January 1, 2032, to assess the pilot program's impact on crime rates and closure rates. The total appropriation for the program is set at $3.75 million for fiscal year 2026 and $3.25 million for fiscal year 2027.