The bill establishes a commitment by the state of Washington to ensure the continuity and sustainability of victim services programs, which are deemed essential for public safety. It recognizes the importance of federal victims of crime act funding as a primary resource for these services, while also addressing the challenges posed by fluctuating federal funding levels. The bill emphasizes the need for trauma-informed, culturally relevant, and accessible services for crime victims, their families, and communities.

To support these services, the bill creates a new "victims of crime act account" in the state treasury, which will receive specified annual transfers from the general fund starting in fiscal year 2026. The funding amounts will increase over the years, beginning with $50 million per year for the first four years, escalating to $60 million for the next four years, and reaching $70 million annually thereafter. The bill outlines that these funds can only be used for victim services programs, must supplement existing funding, and cannot be used for capital projects. Additionally, it mandates that the office of crime victims advocacy report to the legislature every five years on the status of crime victim services and funding recommendations, with the first report due by December 15, 2039.