RI H8156

Establishes the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivor Services Fund, administered by the state's Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) administrator, to fund evidence-based nonprofit organizations serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking, and dating violence

Provides $1,000,000 in initial funding from the general fund, with ongoing funding from 10% of multi-state attorney general settlement proceeds (capped at $5,000,000 per settlement), plus eligibility to receive philanthropic donations

Creates a statewide advisory committee including representatives from the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Sojourner House, Day One, and state agencies (Health, Human Services, Attorney General, Treasurer, Public Safety)

Requires annual reporting on fund use and impact, with reports posted on the Department of Public Safety website and transmitted to the General Assembly by February 28 each year starting in 2027

Takes effect upon passage