Relating to: expanding the Wisconsin deflection initiative and making an appropriation. (FE)

Summary

The bill directs the Department of Justice to run a pilot program that gives grants to existing deflection initiative sites to hire staff, contract vendors, and acquire coordination technology. It also increases the department’s budget by $400,000 in each of fiscal years 2025‑26 and 2026‑27 and funds one additional full‑time position with $107,100 per year. The aim is to broaden services that divert individuals from the criminal‑justice system into treatment and support.

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