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NY A08619
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/2/2022
Primary Sponsor
Demond Meeks
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AI Summary
- Removes requirement that victims report crimes to law enforcement within one week to receive victim compensation, allowing claims based on alternative evidence of the crime occurring
- Extends statute of limitations for filing victim compensation claims from one year to three years after the crime occurs or is discovered
- Establishes alternative forms of evidence to prove a crime occurred, including victim services provider statements, witness statements, medical provider documentation, restraining orders, and audio/video recordings
- Eliminates mandatory arrest, charging, apprehension, or prosecution of the alleged offender as a condition for victim compensation eligibility
- Expands definition of "criminal justice agency" to include family courts, child protective services, adult protective services, and medical facilities providing forensic examinations for sexual assault victims
Legislative Description
Expands eligibility for victims and survivors of crime to access victim compensation funds by removing the mandatory law enforcement reporting requirement and providing alternative forms of evidence that would show that a qualifying crime was committed.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
6/2/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules6/2/2022
Rules6/2/2022
Ways and Means5/31/2022
Codes5/24/2022
Governmental Operations1/10/2022
Full Bill Text
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