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NY A08619

NY A08619
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 that a qualifying crime was committed.

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Introduced
01/10/2022
In Committee
06/02/2022
Crossed Over
06/02/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to expanding 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 that a qualifying crime was committed

AI Summary

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, such as statements from victim service providers or medical professionals, that would show a qualifying crime was committed. It also extends the time limit for filing a claim from one year to three years after the occurrence or discovery of the crime. The bill aims to make it easier for victims and survivors, especially those who may have faced barriers in interacting with the criminal justice system, to access compensation for personal physical injury or the exacerbation of a preexisting condition resulting from the crime.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (46)

Demond Meeks (D)*,  Thomas Abinanti (D),  Khaleel Anderson (D),  Jeffrion Aubry (D),  Michael Benedetto (D),  Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),  Kenny Burgos (D),  Robert Carroll (D),  Sarah Clark (D),  Catalina Cruz (D),  Brian Cunningham (D),  Taylor Darling (D),  Manny De Los Santos (D),  Inez Dickens (D),  Charles Fall (D),  Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),  Sandy Galef (D),  Emily Gallagher (D),  Eddie Gibbs (D),  Jessica González-Rojas (D),  Richard Gottfried (D),  Andrew Hevesi (D),  Chantel Jackson (D),  Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D),  Anna Kelles (D),  Ron Kim (D),  Nikki Lucas (D),  Karen McMahon (D),  Yuh-Line Niou (D),  Danny O'Donnell (D),  Steve Otis (D),  Amy Paulin (D),  Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D),  Gary Pretlow (D),  Dan Quart (D),  Karines Reyes (D),  José Rivera (D),  Linda Rosenthal (D),  Jo Anne Simon (D),  Michaelle Solages (D),  Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),  Al Stirpe (D),  Al Taylor (D),  Latrice Walker (D),  David Weprin (D),  Stefani Zinerman (D), 

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES (on 06/02/2022)
(1 Companion Bills)

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