This bill appropriates $30,000 from the state general funds to the judicial branch for the hiring of an independent contractor tasked with conducting a manual review of domestic violence and stalking cases, as well as related criminal cases. The contractor's role will be to compile and collate data for statistical analysis, which will be beneficial to the judicial branch, the governor’s commission on domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and other interested organizations. Importantly, the contractor is prohibited from gathering or recording any personal information that could identify any parties involved in these cases.

The funds are allocated for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, and the bill stipulates that if additional funding becomes available from other sources, such as federal or state matching funds or grants, those funds must be utilized before accessing the appropriated amount. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the understanding and analysis of domestic violence and stalking cases through improved data collection while ensuring the privacy of individuals involved.