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IN HB1289

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Linda Lawson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows alleged victims of child sex crimes to submit applications for compensation from the violent crimes compensation fund until they turn 31 years of age, extending the standard 2-year filing deadline
  • Exempts alleged victims of child sex crimes from the requirement that crimes be reported to law enforcement within 72 hours to qualify for compensation
  • Defines "victim of a child sex crime" as someone under 18 at the time of offenses including child molesting, vicarious sexual gratification, child solicitation, child seduction, or incest
  • Effective date of July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Violent crimes compensation fund.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

1/11/2012

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