2023 Special Session I Amendments: Mass Violence Care Funding
Biennium
2022-2024
Budget Round
Amended Bill
Half Sheet Number
485 #1
Description
This amendment provides $10.0 million from the general fund the second year for the purpose of expanding support for victims of mass violence. The Director of the Department of Criminal Justice Services shall convene a work group with various state agencies and stakeholders to assess options for providing sustainable coverage for out-of-pocket health and mental health expenses that are connected to a violent event, especially a mass violent event, but are not covered by insurance. The work group shall examine ways to compliment, but not duplicate, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund; help ensure sustainability of available funding; and fill gaps in the current availability of services for individuals impacted by violent events. The work group shall report its findings by September 1, 2024 to inform the General Assembly as it adopts a structure for administering the funds. The funds will not be expended until the structure is adopted.
Funding Details
By Program
Program Code
Program Title
FY 2022
FY 2023
758
Payments For Special Or Unanticipated Expenditures