AZ HB2652

Establishes the justice-involved veterans study committee consisting of 21 members including legislators, state agency directors, county constables, judges, nonprofit representatives, university researchers, and a community member with lived experience as a justice-involved veteran.

Committee shall convene quarterly or more frequently to research and make recommendations on identifying justice-involved veterans, accessing federal and state benefits, available pre-release and post-incarceration services, and training needs for organizations serving veterans in the criminal justice system.

Requires the committee to develop a comprehensive statewide network of information and referral resources including a re-entry resource guide and toolkit for justice-involved veterans and stakeholders.

Directs the committee to review veterans treatment courts, standardize data collection protocols, and propose policy revisions and appropriations recommendations to address gaps and barriers to services.

Requires the committee to submit a report of findings and recommendations to the governor, senate president, and house speaker by December 1, 2024, and repeals the committee on October 31, 2025.