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RI H8155
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Grace Diaz
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum emergency compensation for relocation costs for crime victims from $5,000 to $8,000
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Maintains all other emergency compensation limits unchanged: burial expenses ($10,000), crime scene clean up ($2,000), and residence modifications for safety ($1,000)
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Total maximum compensation award remains capped at $25,000, meaning the increase allows greater flexibility in how victims allocate their benefits rather than additional overall funding
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Under the emergency fund for victims, increases the share of a victim’s total award that may be used for relocation related expenses but not increase total compensation available to a victim.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
2/27/2026