appropriation; adult protective services

SB 1593 allocates $3 million and 43 full-time equivalent positions from the state general fund for Arizona's Adult Protective Services (APS) within the Department of Economic Security during fiscal year 2026-2027. This funding directly supports APS operations, which provide critical assistance to vulnerable adults facing abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The bill specifies the exact financial and staffing resources dedicated to this service in the upcoming budget cycle. As a funding measure, it does not change program rules or eligibility but ensures continued resource availability for APS caseworkers and support services.