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MD SB471Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations (Victim Compensation Reform Act of 2024)
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Introduced
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
In Committee
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Crossed Over
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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 powers and duties of certain employees; 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; authorizing the Governor to include certain funding in the annual budget bill for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund; etc.
AI Summary
This bill, the Victim Compensation Reform Act of 2024, alters the composition and procedures of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board to improve support for crime victims and their loved ones. Key changes include expanding the Board's membership to reflect the diversity of the state, allowing the Board to delegate claim determinations to employees, enhancing the types of evidence accepted, increasing award amounts for various expenses, and establishing a process for reconsideration and judicial review of Board decisions. The bill also authorizes the Governor to include funding for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund in the annual budget to ensure adequate resources for victims.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (16)
Pamela Beidle (D)*,
Ben Brooks (D),
Mary Beth Carozza (R),
Jill Carter (D),
Nick Charles (D),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Bill Ferguson (D),
Dawn Gile (D),
Katie Hester (D),
Shelly Hettleman (D),
Clarence Lam (D),
Mike McKay (R),
Jim Rosapepe (D),
Johnny Salling (R),
Jeff Waldstreicher (D),
Chris West (R),
Last Action
Referred Rules and Executive Nominations (on 04/02/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0471?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0471t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 723220/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0001/sb0471_72322001.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0471_jpr.pdf |
| Racial Equity Impact | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/Pubs/BudgetFiscal/2024RS-SB0471-REIN.pdf |
| Racial Equity Impact | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/Pubs/BudgetFiscal/2024RS-SB0471-REIN.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0471f.pdf |
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