This bill proposes an appropriation of $5,000,000 from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of providing grants to nonprofit organizations that assist various categories of victims, including children who have been abused or neglected, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, commercial sexual exploitation, and human trafficking. The Department is tasked with distributing these grants annually based on applications received between July 1 and August 31. The funds can be utilized for emergency and transitional services, counseling, crisis line support, case management, training of sexual assault nurse examiners, and services through child advocacy centers. However, grants cannot be used to establish new programs or organizations or for legal services.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the Department of Public Safety may allocate funds for administrative costs related to the grant process. It emphasizes the importance of financial need by prioritizing applicants who demonstrate an inability to secure sufficient funding from other sources. Any unspent or unobligated funds from this appropriation will revert according to established procedures. The bill is set to take effect on June 30, 2025.