Bill > S07573

This bill expands eligibility for victims and survivors of crime to access victim compensation funds by removing the mandatory law enforcement reporting requirement and providing alternative forms of evidence that would show a qualifying crime was committed. Specifically, it amends the executive law to allow claims to be filed up to three years after the occurrence or discovery of the crime, rather than the current one-year deadline. It also removes the requirement that the crime be promptly reported to authorities and instead allows alternative evidence, such as statements from victim service providers, witnesses, or medical professionals, to demonstrate that a qualifying crime occurred.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S7573