§ 26.5-3-1003 — Funding

(1) The department, in partnership with the
department of health care policy and financing and the behavioral health
administration in the department of human services, shall explore funding sources
to implement the program and the requirements of this part 10, including potential
funding options through the children's basic health plan, set forth in article 8 of
title 25.5, and the state medical assistance program, set forth in articles 4 to 6 of
title 25.5.

(2) On or before January 1, 2026, the department shall report to the joint
budget committee any identified funding sources for this part 10.

(3) The department may seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations
from private or public sources for the purposes of this part 10.

(4) The department is not obligated to implement this part 10 until the
department has sufficient appropriations to cover the costs of the program.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2025: Entire part added, (SB 25-017), ch. 415, p. 2358, � 1, effective August 6.