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RI S2832
Bill
AI Summary
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Increases the maximum emergency compensation for relocation costs for victims of violent crimes from $5,000 to $8,000
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Maintains the overall maximum award cap at $25,000, meaning the change reallocates how funds can be distributed rather than increasing total available compensation
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Other emergency compensation limits remain unchanged: burial expenses up to $10,000, crime scene clean up up to $2,000, and residence safety modifications up to $1,000
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Emergency compensation awards are at the sole discretion of the program administrator and are deducted from any final award
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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 Senate Finance
3/4/2026