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OK HB2401
Bill
Status
4/14/2016
Primary Sponsor
Ann Griffin
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AI Summary
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Amends the Oklahoma Crime Victims Compensation Act to allow the Board to extend the 1-year filing deadline upon a showing of good cause, removing the previous 2-year maximum extension limit
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Permits unlimited filing deadline extensions for all cases of child sexual assault, expanding from the previous restriction that only allowed extensions beyond 2 years for such cases
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Retains special consideration for victims with mental or cognitive disabilities or children under 18, allowing the Board to use the date the crime was disclosed to a responsible adult when determining filing timeliness
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Effective date: November 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Crimes and punishments; modifying requirements for awarding compensation claims; effective date.
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/14/2016
4/14/2016