This bill appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Human Services to support various programs aimed at assisting caregivers and promoting senior volunteerism. Specifically, it allocates $552,508 annually for the Alzheimer's disease and related disorders (ADRD) caregiver respite program, $100,000 for the foster grandparent program, $180,000 for the retired senior volunteer program (RSVP), and $30,000 for the senior companion program, for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027. The governor is authorized to draw these funds from the state treasury, and the appropriations will not lapse until June 30, 2027.

The bill also establishes that these appropriations will take effect on July 1, 2025. The total estimated expenditure for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 is $862,508 each year, all sourced from the state general fund. There are no anticipated revenues associated with this bill, and it does not impact the state’s revenue funds.