Assembly Bill 833 establishes a grant program aimed at providing support services to victims of human trafficking, to be administered by the Department of Justice. The bill defines "support services" to include direct victim advocacy, safety planning, housing, substance use disorder treatment, medical and behavioral health services, job training, and employment support. Nonprofit organizations seeking grants must submit an application detailing their coordination efforts with local law enforcement and a proposed expenditure plan, along with private matching funds amounting to at least 50% of the grant. The bill allocates $2,500,000 biennially for these grants.

The bill creates two new sections in the statutes: 20.455 (5) (dm), which outlines the biennial funding for the trafficking victim services grant program, and 165.925, which details the eligibility criteria and grant award process. Grants can be awarded up to $125,000 for organizations providing housing services and up to $50,000 for those offering other support services. The Department of Justice is tasked with giving preference to applicants with established relationships with law enforcement and those capable of providing licensed services. Additionally, the department is authorized to develop rules for the administration and distribution of these grants.