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NY A03022

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Grants priority status and expedited claim processing for human trafficking victims seeking to remove permanent marks associated with their trafficking, including tattoos, brandings, and other symbols or insignia

  • Defines eligible victims using the existing definition of human trafficking victim in section 483-aa of the social services law

  • Amends section 627 of the executive law governing the state's crime victim compensation program

  • Adds this new priority category alongside existing expedited processing provisions for livery operator assault and homicide victims

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides for priority for applications and expedited determination of claims for a human trafficking victim who wishes to remove permanent marks that were part of the trafficking of such victim, including but not limited to, tattoos, markings, brandings, or other symbols or insignia.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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