The bill amends the Domestic Violence Prevention Act by introducing new provisions regarding the disposition of domestic violence cases and the duties of the batterers intervention program standards oversight committee. It allows the court to determine the number of hours an individual must complete in a batterers intervention program, rather than mandating a specific duration. The court also has discretion regarding the financial responsibility for the costs of the program, which may not solely fall on the individual.

Additionally, the bill establishes that batterers intervention programs may require participants to pay fees, and it sets a minimum duration of forty hours for these programs. The oversight committee is tasked with establishing minimum standards for batterers intervention programs, ensuring they are evidence-informed and accommodating to varying financial situations. The act emphasizes the importance of monitoring and certifying these programs to ensure compliance with established standards, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of interventions for domestic violence offenders. The bill will take effect upon passage.