The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes related to coordinated reentry planning services programs by appropriating $20,000,000 from the Consumer Restitution Subaccount of the Consumer Restitution and Remediation Revolving Fund to the Attorney General for distribution as grants to counties. This funding aims to establish or continue reentry programs that connect individuals in county jails with behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment. The bill outlines specific requirements for grant recipients, including the establishment of a formal coalition, dedicated program staff, and a statewide recidivism tracking database.

Additionally, the bill introduces new reporting requirements for counties receiving grants, mandating annual reports on various metrics related to mental health and substance use risks, recidivism rates, and the connection of released individuals to services. It also specifies that grants will be awarded on a two-year cycle, with individual grants capped at $3,000,000, and allocates up to $2,000,000 for a statewide database. Notably, Maricopa and Pima counties are deemed ineligible for these grants.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-392
Senate Engrossed Version: 11-392