NJ A1946

Bill

NJ A1946

Requires Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance to review and implement strategies and systemic modifications to assist crime victims and expands locations for posting information on crime victims' compensation.

Introduced
01/09/2024

In Committee
01/09/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance to review, develop, and implement strategies and systemic modifications to assist crime victims and their families in applying for compensation from the Victims of Crime Compensation Office in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1971, c.317 (C.52:4B-1 et seq.). The bill also expands the locations where information booklets, pamphlets, and other information concerning the availability of crime victims' compensation is to be posted or disseminated to include courtrooms in each county courthouse and municipal court. The bill also clarifies that the information is to be posted or disseminated in emergency rooms of general hospitals and satellite emergency departments licensed by the Department of Health.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance to review, develop, and implement strategies and systemic modifications to assist crime victims and their families in applying for compensation from the Victims of Crime Compensation Office. The bill also expands the locations where information on crime victims' compensation is to be posted or disseminated, including courtrooms in each county courthouse and municipal court, as well as emergency rooms of general hospitals and satellite emergency departments. The bill aims to improve access to information and assistance for crime victims seeking compensation.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Reginald Atkins (D)*, Shanique Speight (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1946

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1946
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1946_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1711	Requires Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance to review and implement strategies and systemic modifications to assist crime victims and expands locations for posting information on crime victims' compensation.	Reported as an Assembly Committee Substitute and Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee	Carry Over
A1714	Expands locations where information on availability of crime victims' compensation is to be posted or disseminated to include courtrooms and emergency rooms.	Combined with A1711 (ACS)	Carry Over
S2221	Requires VCCO to provide certain emergency assistance and establish hotline.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee	Same As
S2260	Requires VCCO to provide certain emergency assistance and establish hotline.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee	Carry Over

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