This bill appropriates $3,000,000 to the New Hampshire Department of Justice specifically for funding the New Hampshire Child Advocacy Centers. The appropriation is designated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and is structured to not lapse until June 30, 2027. The governor is authorized to draw the necessary funds from the state treasury, provided that the funds are not otherwise appropriated. The bill does not create any new positions within the state government and is expected to have no revenue impact.
The fiscal note indicates that the total expenditure will be split evenly between the two fiscal years, with $1,500,000 allocated in FY 2026 and another $1,500,000 in FY 2027. The funding source for this appropriation will come from the General Fund. The effective date of the act is set for July 1, 2025.