Assembly Bill 233 proposes amendments to the existing law regarding grants to child advocacy centers in Wisconsin. The bill mandates that the Department of Justice (DOJ) award grants each fiscal year to specified child advocacy centers, shifting the focus from providing a fixed amount of $17,000 for education, training, medical advice, and quality assurance activities to enhancing the multidisciplinary response to suspected child maltreatment. The bill also updates the names of several designated recipients and adds two new centers: the Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center in Sheboygan County and the Child Advocacy Centers of Wisconsin.

In addition to the changes in funding and focus, the bill amends various sections of the current law to reflect these updates. Notably, it replaces outdated names of existing centers and introduces new language to clarify the purpose of the grants. The changes aim to improve the effectiveness of child advocacy services across the state by ensuring that the funding is directed towards a more comprehensive response to child maltreatment cases.