The proposed bill, if enacted, would update current statutes by appropriating a total of $20,650,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2026 to various state agencies. Specifically, it would allocate $2,250,000 to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, $9,100,000 to the Department of Economic Security, and $9,300,000 to the Department of Public Safety. This funding is intended to backfill services that were previously financed through federal funds received under the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021.

The bill introduces new language that specifies the appropriations and the purpose of these funds, which is to support services for victims of crime. The current law remains unchanged, but the new provisions clarify the financial support structure for the agencies involved in providing assistance to crime victims. The bill would become effective on the general effective date.