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 specifies that grants will be awarded on a two-year cycle, with individual grants capped at $3,000,000, and includes provisions for a statewide database to support additional counties participating in the program.

Additionally, the bill introduces new reporting requirements for counties receiving grant funds, mandating annual reports on various metrics, including mental health and substance use risk levels among screened individuals, recidivism rates, and the percentage of individuals connected to services post-release. It also establishes eligibility criteria for grant recipients, explicitly excluding Maricopa and Pima counties from receiving funds. The bill aims to enhance the effectiveness of reentry programs by ensuring accountability and data-driven decision-making in addressing the needs of individuals transitioning from incarceration.

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