Arizona · 2026 Regular Session

HB 2960Sent To Executive

veterans' court fund; grant program

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Overview

This bill establishes a grant program to support the creation and expansion of veterans' court programs in Arizona municipalities and counties. The Veterans’ Specialty Court Grant Program, administered by the administrative office of the courts, will provide funding for program development, treatment services, and data collection. It also creates a Veterans’ Treatment Court Fund and requires grantees to report on program outcomes, recidivism rates, and veteran participation.

Key provisions

Creates the Veterans’ Specialty Court Grant Program to fund new and existing veterans’ court programs.
Establishes the Veterans’ Treatment Court Fund to provide financial support for these programs.
Requires grantees to develop individualized treatment plans addressing issues like PTSD, TBI, and substance abuse.
Mandates grantees to collect and report data on veteran participation, recidivism, and treatment outcomes.
Directs the administrative office of the courts to collaborate with stakeholders on best practices.
Creates a process for identifying incarcerated veterans and notifying the Department of Veterans’ Services of their anticipated release.
Requires the Department of Veterans’ Services to contact veterans before and after release to offer benefits assistance.
Requires an annual report to the governor and legislature on veterans court program implementation and outcomes.

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Mar 9, 2026Senate

Transmitted to House

Mar 16, 2026Senate

Senate First Read

Mar 17, 2026Senate

Senate Second Read

Mar 23, 2026Senate

Standing Committee: Military Affairs and Border Security — DP

Mar 31, 2026Senate

Standing Committee: Appropriations, Transportation and Technology — DP

Jun 10, 2026Senate

Standing Committee: Rules — PFC

Jun 10, 2026Senate

Senate Majority Caucus

Jun 10, 2026Senate

Senate Minority Caucus

Jun 11, 2026Senate

Senate Committee of the Whole

Jun 12, 2026Senate

Senate Third Read: PASSED

Jun 12, 2026House

Transmitted to Senate

Jun 13, 2026Senate

Sent to Governor

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veterans' court fund; grant program

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