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NJ S1043
NJ S1043Establishes pilot program in certain municipalities to make grants available to non-profit organizations to perform outreach regarding VCCO.
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Introduced
01/30/2020
01/30/2020
In Committee
01/30/2020
01/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Law and Public Safety to establish a three-year pilot program to make grants available to non-profit organizations to perform outreach in the community regarding the availability of compensation for crime victims provided by the Victims of Crime Compensation Office. Under the bill, the pilot program is to be established in the six urban municipalities with the highest crime index in this State, according to the most recent Uniform Crime Report prepared by the New Jersey Division of State Police. Finally, the bill requires the department to submit a report evaluating the effectiveness of the pilot program to the Governor and the Legislature within 90 days after the completion of the pilot program. The report is to recommend whether the pilot program should be continued, expanded, or made permanent.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a three-year pilot program in the six urban municipalities with the highest crime index in New Jersey. The program will provide grants to non-profit organizations to conduct outreach and raise awareness about the availability of compensation for crime victims through the Victims of Crime Compensation Office. After the pilot program is completed, the Department of Law and Public Safety will submit a report to the Governor and Legislature evaluating the program and recommending whether it should be continued, expanded, or made permanent.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/30/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S1043 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S1500/1043_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S1500/1043_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S1500/1043_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S1500/1043_I1.PDF |
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