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MA H1826
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kathleen LaNatra
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AI Summary
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Transfers administration of the Victim Compensation Fund from the Attorney General's office to the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA), operating under the Victim and Witness Assistance Board
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Repeals Section 11K of Chapter 12, removing the Attorney General's direct oversight of the compensation program
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Grants the MOVA executive director authority to hire staff, promulgate regulations, and apply for funds to administer victim compensation claims
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Establishes confidentiality protections for all records and information related to victim compensation claims, with limited exceptions for claim processing, claimant consent, or court order
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Requires the director to notify claimants of compensation decisions within 15 days of completing claims review, and takes effect 180 days after passage
Legislative Description
Relative to the transfer of the Victim Compensation Fund
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/20/2025