Purpose

• Provide funding for HIV/AIDS support services by allocating money from the state’s general fund to support organizations that offer HIV/AIDS-related services. The funds are intended for grants to community-based HIV/AIDS support services providers.

Main Provisions

• Section 1 establishes an appropriation of $9,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026.
• The money goes to the Commissioner of Human Services to award grants to community-based HIV/AIDS support services providers.
• The appropriation is set to be available for use until June 30, 2027.
• The appropriation also establishes the base of $9,000,000 for fiscal year 2028, indicating ongoing funding at that level.

Financial Details and Timeline

• Amount: $9,000,000 (general fund) for FY 2026.
• Availability: Funds may be used through June 30, 2027.
• Baseline for future years: The base for FY 2028 is $9,000,000, suggesting continued funding at the same level.

Significance and How It Changes Law

• Creates and funds a dedicated program to support HIV/AIDS services by providing grants via the Department of Human Services to community-based providers.
• Clarifies multi-year funding: an initial appropriation in 2026 with a defined availability window, and a committed baseline amount in 2028 to sustain ongoing HIV/AIDS support services.

What it means for affected groups

• Community-based HIV/AIDS service providers could receive grant funding to support services for people living with HIV/AIDS or those affected by HIV/AIDS.
• The funding aims to strengthen access to HIV/AIDS-related support, resources, and services in the community.

Relevant Terms - HIV/AIDS - HIV/AIDS support services - community-based HIV/AIDS support services providers - grants - Department of Human Services - general fund - appropriation - base appropriation - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027 - June 30, 2027 - fiscal year 2028 - Section 1