Assembly Bill 1055 establishes a new grant program aimed at providing protective services to victims of crime in Wisconsin. The program, administered by the Department of Justice (DOJ), will allocate $5,147,000 biennially to law enforcement agencies and prosecutorial units for services such as temporary housing for crime victims. Additionally, the bill authorizes the creation of one full-time grants specialist position within the DOJ to oversee the administration of these grants.

The bill introduces new statutory sections, specifically 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 legislation aims to enhance support for crime victims and improve their access to necessary protective services.