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NY A05443

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Monique Chandler-Waterman

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Office of Victim Services to publicize its programs through criminal justice agencies, victim service providers, hospitals, mental health providers, and other public and private agencies

  • Mandates the office's annual report be posted publicly on its website and include detailed performance metrics such as number of claims filed, accepted, rejected, and awarded

  • Requires annual reports to include anonymized demographic data (race, gender, age, sexual orientation, county) for all claim categories and average processing times from application to first award

  • Shifts responsibility to the Office of Victim Services to proactively supply informational materials, posters, and application forms to police stations, hospitals, and support agencies for crime survivors

  • Prohibits reducing victim compensation awards based on private donations received, including funds raised through crowdfunding platforms

Legislative Description

Requires the office of victim services to publicize programs offered by the office and to include certain information in annual reports to the governor and the legislature and to make such reports public on the office's website.

Last Action

print number 5443b

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/7/2026
Rules5/27/2025
Governmental Operations2/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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