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NY A04050
Bill
Status
1/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Cunningham
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Act" creating a grant program administered by the Office of Victim Services to fund hospital-based and community-based violence intervention programs
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Creates the Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund with a minimum of $10 million or 10% of federal Victims of Crime Act funds, whichever is greater
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Defines eligible programs as those providing intensive counseling, case management, and social services to individuals recovering from violence-related injuries or who witnessed acts of violence
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Requires grant recipients to demonstrate evidence-based or evidence-informed approaches with measurable objectives, data collection plans, and strategies to reduce gun violence
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Mandates regulations promoting alternative funding sources, coordination of public and private efforts, and outreach/training for law enforcement on victim needs
Legislative Description
Enacts the "Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Act"; provides findings for evidence-based and evidence-informed health programs from hospital-based and community-based programs.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026