Sub. H.B. 197 Summary

• Establishes the "Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus Survivors of Abduction Act" to provide financial assistance to survivors of abduction as defined in the bill.

• Provides $25,000 per year in reparations to survivors of abduction for a number of years equal to the duration of their captivity, paid in annual installments.

• Creates a governor-administered program to reimburse survivors of abduction for physical and mental health care expenses, including copays, coinsurance, and premium assistance.

• Requires Cleveland State University to provide free tuition and living expense coverage for up to five academic years to survivors of abduction who enroll, with remedial instruction coordinated through local community colleges at no cost.

• Declares the act an emergency measure effective immediately to assist survivors of abduction in their recovery and restoration of mental and physical health.