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NY S06848

Bill

Status

Passed

7/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Michael Nozzolio

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of eligible family members for crime victim compensation to include guardians, brothers, sisters, stepbrothers, and stepsisters of homicide victims
  • Previously eligible family members (surviving spouse, grandparent, parent, stepparent, child, and stepchild) remain eligible
  • Applies to family members of victims who died as a direct result of a crime
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment
  • Amends Section 624 of the Executive Law

Legislative Description

Relates to the eligibility for crime victim awards of certain family members of homicide victims.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.233

7/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations5/8/2012
Crime Victims, Crime and Correction3/28/2012

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