This bill appropriates $3,000,000 to the New Hampshire Department of Justice specifically for funding the New Hampshire Child Advocacy Centers. The funds are designated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and are structured to remain available until June 30, 2027. The governor is authorized to draw from the state treasury to fulfill this appropriation, which is intended to support the operations and services provided by the advocacy centers.
The bill does not create any new positions within the Department of Justice and is projected to have no revenue impact. The estimated expenditures are set at $1,500,000 for both FY 2026 and FY 2027, with the total appropriation of $3,000,000 being sourced from the General Fund. The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025.