supportive housing pilot program

SB 1628 establishes Arizona's Supportive Housing Pilot Program, which provides stable housing with integrated mental health services, substance use treatment, and job training to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, particularly those with mental health or substance use disorders. The program funds small dormitory-style housing (10-20 residents per facility) with communal spaces, requires trauma-informed staff training, and connects participants to case managers for resource coordination. It sets specific targets: reducing chronic homelessness among participants by 75% within three years, securing employment or job training for 60% of participants, and maintaining housing for 85% of participants for two years. The program requires annual reports to state leadership by December 31 each year and expires December 31, 2030.