The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes by appropriating $25,000,000 from the state General Fund to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) for the establishment and retrofitting of secure behavioral health residential facilities (SBHRFs). The bill mandates that these funds be used exclusively for constructing new SBHRFs or retrofitting existing buildings, with specific reporting requirements and metrics for evaluating the facilities' effectiveness. It also requires AHCCCS to prioritize proposals from facilities that can open within 12 months and meet the state's geographic needs, while considering the experience of the entities involved.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions that prohibit SBHRFs from treating both civilly committed individuals and those found dangerous and incompetent to stand trial at the same facility. It outlines the evaluation criteria for the facilities, including clinical outcomes and independent living metrics, and mandates that AHCCCS report these evaluations to key state officials while ensuring the redaction of personal identifying information. The appropriation is exempt from lapsing provisions, ensuring that the funds remain available until the intended purpose is fulfilled.