This bill establishes the Mass Violence Care Fund within the Department of Law and Public Safety, appropriating $10 million to support victims of mass violence events. The fund will be administered by the Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) and is intended to cover physical and behavioral health care expenses that are not covered by insurance or other sources. Eligible expenses include medical costs, psychological counseling, lost wages, and other related expenses incurred as a result of a mass violence event. The bill outlines specific criteria for fund distributions, including that payments can only be made for eligible expenses after a three-year waiting period following the event and cannot be used to cover costs that would otherwise be paid by other public or private sources.

Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of a Mass Violence Care Fund Working Group led by the Attorney General to identify options and eligibility criteria for financial relief for those affected by mass violence. The working group will assess gaps in healthcare payments, investment strategies for the fund, and define who qualifies as a victim and what constitutes a mass violence event. The group is required to report its recommendations to the VCCO within nine months of the bill's effective date. Overall, the legislation aims to provide a sustainable financial resource for victims of mass violence, ensuring they receive necessary support for their recovery.