Senate Bill 894 establishes a new grant program aimed at providing protective services to victims of crime, including temporary housing. This program will be administered by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and will allocate $5,147,000 biennially to law enforcement agencies and prosecutorial units for these services. Additionally, the bill authorizes the creation of one new GPR grants specialist position within the DOJ to oversee the administration of the grant program.

The bill introduces new statutory language, specifically creating sections 20.455 (5) (dm) and 165.925, which outline the framework for the crime victim protective services grant program. It defines key terms such as "crime victim," "law enforcement agency," and "prosecutorial unit," and specifies that the DOJ will develop criteria for awarding grants without the need for formal rule promulgation. This initiative aims to enhance support for crime victims and improve their access to necessary protective services.