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NJ A1942
Establishes pilot program in certain municipalities to make grants available to non-profit organizations to perform outreach regarding VCCO.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 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 (VCCO). The pilot program will be established in the six urban municipalities with the highest crime index in New Jersey, as per the most recent Uniform Crime Report. The department is required to submit a report evaluating the pilot program within 90 days of its completion, and recommend whether it should be continued, expanded, or made permanent.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Reginald Atkins (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
Shanique Speight (D)*,
Yvonne Lopez (D),
Carol Murphy (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1942 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1942_I1.HTM |
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