HF2781: Juvenile Detention Home Fund

Changes the distribution formula for the juvenile detention home fund, requiring $150,000 be distributed to each eligible county or multicounty juvenile detention home. Any remaining appropriated funds will then be distributed proportionally based on each home's share of the total costs of all eligible homes in the immediately preceding fiscal year. The bill also updates language to reference the 'immediately preceding fiscal year' instead of 'prior fiscal year.' Effective 7/1/2026.

Key Points & Impacts:

• Replaces distribution solely by cost proportion with a two-step allocation process.

• Mandates $150,000 be distributed to each eligible juvenile detention home first.

• Any remaining funds are to be allocated based on each home's proportion of total costs from the immediately preceding fiscal year.

• Clarifies that the fiscal year in question is the 'immediately preceding fiscal year,' updating prior terminology.

• Applies to both county and multicounty juvenile detention homes.

• Ensures base funding for each eligible home before prorated distribution of excess funds.

• May impact the distribution amounts to homes depending on their relative operational costs.