Assembly Bill 873 aims to enhance funding for crime victim services in Wisconsin by increasing the appropriation by $34,202,700 for the 2025-27 fiscal biennium. This funding will support programs administered by the Department of Justice (DOJ) that provide essential services to victims of child abuse, sexual assault, domestic abuse, and crime witnesses. Specifically, the bill allocates $17,101,350 for each fiscal year of the biennium to bolster these services.

Additionally, the bill proposes a significant change in the funding source for 17 positions currently serving crime victims, shifting their funding from federal money to general purpose revenue (GPR). The appropriation increase includes $4,025,800 designated for converting these positions from federally funded to GPR positions, ensuring continued support for crime victim services without reliance on federal funds.