The proposed bill establishes the "District Attorney Locality Incentive Program," aimed at providing financial incentives to full-time prosecutors working in designated high-need localities. The bill defines key terms such as "eligible employee" and "service obligation," and outlines the conditions under which incentive payments can be made. Eligible employees may receive up to $50,000 in cumulative payments during an initial five-year period, with additional payments possible for continued service. The bill also stipulates that employees must complete a service obligation to retain their incentive payments, and if they leave before fulfilling this obligation, they must reimburse the incentive amount on a pro-rata basis.

Additionally, the bill creates a revolving fund within the State Treasury specifically for the District Attorney Locality Incentive Program, which will be used to finance the incentive payments. A committee composed of district attorney representatives will oversee the program, determining eligibility, designating high-need localities, and establishing policies for application and payment processes. Importantly, the bill clarifies that no employee will have a vested right to receive these incentive payments, which are contingent upon available funding and continued eligibility. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.