AZ SB1055

Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 41-1730 regarding the Department of Public Safety forensics fund to establish new distribution requirements for monies collected.

Changes distribution methodology from fixed percentages to a quarterly allocation based on the proportion of crimes reported in each jurisdiction served by full-service crime laboratories relative to total state crimes.

Implements a transition period using the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program Summary Reporting System through fiscal year 2025-2026, then switches to the National Incident-Based Reporting System in fiscal year 2026-2027 and thereafter.

Establishes a minimum allocation of 4% for any political subdivision or criminal justice agency operating a full-service crime laboratory.

Defines "full-service crime laboratory" to require accreditation, at least one full-time forensic scientist with a bachelor's degree, DEA registration, and a minimum of six forensic disciplines including DNA, digital forensics, or drug toxicology.