Bill > SB1585

This bill establishes a new "sex offender surcharge fund" to support the Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB), which is responsible for developing guidelines and standards for the evaluation, treatment, and management of sex offenders. As part of this, individuals convicted of certain sexual offenses will be required to pay an additional assessment, with the amount varying based on the felony or misdemeanor class of the offense, and these collected funds will be deposited into the new surcharge fund. The bill also makes several amendments to the existing law governing the SOMB, including clarifying the expertise required for its members and expanding its duties to include consulting with the legislature on proposed legislation related to sex offenses and risk management, and ensuring that individuals and entities providing sex offender-specific services meet established guidelines and standards. Finally, it appropriates $200,000 and two full-time equivalent positions to the Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to support the SOMB's operations.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85216