AZ HB2620

Appropriates $300,000 annually from the state general fund for fiscal years 2026-2027 through 2030-2031 (five years, totaling $1.5 million) to the Department of Veterans' Services for grants to emergency shelters serving homeless veterans

Grants must go to low-barrier emergency shelters with 100 or more beds that serve homeless veterans and do not require pre-scheduled intake appointments

Requires annual reports to the governor and legislative leadership detailing expenditures, success metrics, and military discharge status of veterans served, with organizations required to check federal VA service eligibility

Mandates a final comprehensive report by June 30, 2031 summarizing all funded activities, outcomes, total persons served by discharge status, and recommendations

The appropriation is exempt from standard lapsing provisions, and the section is repealed after December 31, 2031