The proposed bill, if enacted, would update current statutes by appropriating an unspecified amount from the state General Fund for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Public Safety (DPS). This funding is designated specifically for crime laboratory services aimed at processing and testing evidence submitted by law enforcement agencies in counties with populations under one million.

Additionally, the bill introduces new language that specifies the appropriation of funds, which is not currently detailed in existing statutes. The bill would become effective on the general effective date, thereby ensuring that the DPS has the necessary resources to enhance its crime lab services for smaller counties.