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MD HB974

MD HB974
Public Safety - Gun Violence Victim Relocation Program - Establishment


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Introduced
02/10/2023
In Committee
02/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning Public Safety - Gun Violence Victim Relocation Program - Establishment FOR the purpose of establishing the Gun Violence Victim Relocation Program within the Victim Services Unit of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services to provide certain victims of gun violence certain services and assistance related to relocating for the safety of the victim or the victim’s family; establishing the Gun Violence Victim Relocation Program Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; requiring interest earnings of the Fund to be credited to the Fund; requiring the Victim Services Unit to establish a certain oversight commission; and generally relating to the Gun Violence Victim Relocation Program. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Criminal Procedure Section 11-1102 Annotated Code of Maryland (2018 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY adding to Article - Public Safety Section 5-901 through 5-907 to be under the new subtitle “Subtitle 9. Gun Violence Victim Relocation Program” Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume) BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - State Finance and Procurement Section 6-226(a)(2)(i) Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) HOUSE BILL 974 BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - State Finance and Procurement Section 6-226(a)(2)(ii)170. and 171. Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY adding to Article - State Finance and Procurement Section 6-226(a)(2)(ii)172. Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Gun Violence Victim Relocation Program within the Victim Services Unit of the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. The program aims to assist victims of gun violence in the state by providing relocation services, financial assistance, and other support services to ensure the safety and well-being of the victim and their family. The bill creates a special, non-lapsing Gun Violence Victim Relocation Program Fund to support the program and requires the Victim Services Unit to establish an oversight commission and submit annual reports on the program's status. Additionally, the bill mandates a $10 million appropriation to the fund for fiscal year 2025.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/8/2023 ) (on 03/08/2023)

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