Assembly Bill 92 establishes a program within the Department of Health Services (DHS) to provide grants for research into spinal cord injuries. The bill mandates that these grants support innovative treatments and rehabilitation efforts aimed at improving the functionality of individuals with spinal cord injuries, covering various research topics such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and brain stimulation techniques. Additionally, DHS is required to submit annual reports to the legislature detailing the grant recipients and their research purposes. The bill also stipulates that no more than 8 percent of any grant can be allocated for administrative costs.

Furthermore, the bill creates a Spinal Cord Injury Council within DHS, composed of members with expertise in spinal cord injuries, including researchers from local universities, a physician, a veteran, and individuals with spinal cord injuries. The council is tasked with developing grant evaluation criteria, reviewing applications, and ensuring transparency through financial disclosures from its members. The council may also approve symposia for grant recipients to present their findings, which can occur no more than once every two years. Initial appointments to the council will have staggered terms, with some members serving until July 1, 2027, and others until July 1, 2028.