The bill HB2743 proposes to appropriate $400,000 from the Victim Compensation and Assistance Fund to the Address Confidentiality Program Fund for the fiscal year 2024-2025. This funding aims to support the program that helps individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking maintain the confidentiality of their addresses. The bill also specifies that this appropriation is exempt from the usual provisions regarding lapsing of appropriations, ensuring that the funds will remain available for use in the program.
In summary, the key changes introduced by this bill include the specific appropriation of $400,000 to the Address Confidentiality Program Fund and the exemption of this appropriation from lapsing provisions, which is not explicitly stated in the current law. This funding is intended to enhance the support provided to victims of crime through the Address Confidentiality Program.