This bill proposes to update current statutes by appropriating $15,000,000 from the state general fund for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Economic Security. The funds are designated for grants to support the surveying, designing, planning, constructing, and operating of domestic violence shelters and shelter beds. Specifically, the bill allocates 25% of the funds to the Navajo Nation, 25% to the Hopi Tribe, and the remaining 50% to the other twenty federally recognized tribal nations in Arizona.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that exempts this appropriation from the lapsing provisions outlined in section 35-190 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, ensuring that the allocated funds do not expire at the end of the fiscal year. This change aims to enhance support for domestic violence shelters within tribal communities, reflecting a targeted approach to addressing the needs of these populations.