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MS HB852
Bill
Status
Failed
3/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Reynolds
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AI Summary
- Increases the maximum compensation for medical care, rehabilitation, and related products and services from $15,000 to $22,500
- Raises the cap on mental health counseling and care for victims and family members from $3,500 to $5,250
- Increases funeral, cremation, or burial expense limits from $6,500 to $9,750, and transportation costs for services from $800 to $1,200
- Raises the aggregate compensation cap for all claimants per victim from $20,000 to $30,000, and the lump-sum conversion threshold from $1,000 to $1,500
- All increases represent a 50% raise over prior limits, with an effective date of July 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Crime Victim Compensation; increase by 50%.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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