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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations FOR the purpose of altering the composition of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board; altering certain duties, powers, and procedures for the Board to make awards to victims of crime; altering the amount and types of awards the Board is authorized to make to certain victims of crime; authorizing reconsideration and judicial review of decisions of the Board; requiring the Governor to include certain funding in the annual budget bill for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund; altering funding for the Fund; and generally relating to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund. BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Criminal Procedure Section 11-801(a) and 11-804(a) Annotated Code of Maryland (2018 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Criminal Procedure Section 11-801(d), (e), and (g), 11-802, 11-804(b) and (c), 11-805(a), 11-807(b), 11-808(a), 11-809(a), 11-810, 11-811(a) and (b), 11-813, 11-814, 11-818, and 11-819 Annotated Code of Maryland (2018 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill makes several key changes to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board in Maryland:
It alters the composition of the Board to include more diverse members, including survivors of violence, community-based organization representatives, and victim advocates. It expands the types of evidence the Board can consider when evaluating claims, removes some barriers to eligibility, and increases the amounts that can be awarded for various expenses like funeral costs, relocation, and mental health counseling. The bill also requires the Governor to include $7 million in annual funding for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund starting in Fiscal Year 2025, and makes the claims review process faster with new timelines. Overall, the bill aims to make the victim compensation program more accessible, responsive, and supportive for crime victims and their families in Maryland.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/7/2023 ) (on 03/07/2023)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Executive Branch Operations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Victim Compensation
Macroeconomics
- ‐ National Budget and Debt
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0861?ys=2023RS | 02/09/2023 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0861f.pdf | 02/10/2023 |
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