This bill proposes to update current statutes by appropriating $15,000,000 from the state general fund for the fiscal year 2026-2027 specifically for the department of health services. The funds are intended to support tribal governments in opening or reopening tribal assisted living facilities and tribal nursing homes within the state.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the department allocate these funds proportionally across the northern, central, and southern regions of the state, while ensuring that a minimum of $1,500,000 is designated for both the Hopi Tribe and the Navajo Nation. This new language will be inserted into the current statutes, enhancing support for tribal health services.