Senate Bill 838 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 new statutory sections, specifically 20.455 (5) (dm) and 165.925, which outline the grant program's framework. It specifies eligibility criteria for nonprofit organizations, including the requirement to provide matching funds and preference for those with established relationships with law enforcement. The Department of Justice is tasked with awarding grants of up to $125,000 for organizations providing housing services and up to $50,000 for those offering other support services. Additionally, the department is authorized to develop rules for the program's administration and grant distribution.