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NJ A6254
Bill
Status
12/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
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Allows victims of sexual assault to receive compensation from the Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) without having reported the crime to law enforcement, provided they received forensic medical services from a county sexual assault response team
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Applies specifically to victims of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, or criminal sexual contact
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Maintains the existing 9-month reporting window for offenses to qualify for compensation, but accepts documentation from sexual assault response teams as an alternative to police reports
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Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment
Legislative Description
Permits exception to VCCO compensation reporting requirement for unreported sexual offenses if victim received certain forensic medical services.
Public Safety and Preparedness
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
12/11/2025