If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by appropriating $300,000 annually from the state general fund for five fiscal years (FY 27 through FY 31) to the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) for the purpose of distributing grants to emergency shelters. The bill specifies that these grants are to be allocated to shelters that do not require pre-scheduled intake appointments and must meet certain criteria, including providing low-barrier, single adult emergency shelter for individuals aged 55 and older, having at least 100 beds in a non-congregate setting, and offering aid specifically for homeless veterans in Arizona.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that exempts the appropriation from lapsing, ensuring that the allocated funds remain available for use in the specified fiscal years. The current law does not contain these specific appropriations or requirements for emergency shelters, thus this bill would introduce new language and criteria to support homeless veterans through targeted funding and services.