WI AB1035

Department of Justice required to expand the Wisconsin deflection initiative during the 2025-27 fiscal biennium through grants to existing deflection sites for hiring care coordinators, contracting for consultations and evaluations, and acquiring care coordination technology

$507,100 appropriated in each fiscal year of the 2025-27 biennium ($400,000 for grants plus $107,100 for staffing), totaling $1,014,200 over the biennium

1.0 GPR position added to DOJ to administer the expansion

Technology vendors must have a fully developed deflection care coordination system, minimum 5 years experience with comparable multisite initiatives, and compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR part 2, and other privacy requirements

Funding designated as one-time; DOJ must submit 2027-29 budget information as if the appropriation increase did not occur