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NJ S1294
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Greenstein
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AI Summary
- Creates an exception to the Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) requirement that victims report crimes to law enforcement in order to receive compensation
- Sexual assault victims who received forensic medical services from a county sexual assault response team can now apply for VCCO compensation without having filed a police report
- Applies specifically to victims of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, or criminal sexual contact
- Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment
- Maintains existing requirements including the five-year filing deadline (or from age 18 for minor victims) and nine-month reporting window after the offense occurred
Legislative Description
Permits exception to VCCO compensation reporting requirement for unreported sexual offenses if victim received certain forensic medical services.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Budget and Appropriations2/19/2026
Law and Public Safety1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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