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NJ S2832
NJ S2832Establishes pilot program in certain municipalities to make grants available to non-profit organizations to perform outreach regarding VCCO.
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Introduced
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
In Committee
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
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 establishes a three-year pilot program within the Department of Law and Public Safety to provide grants to non-profit organizations for community outreach about the Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO), which offers financial assistance to victims of crime. This program will be implemented in the six urban areas with the highest crime rates, as identified by the New Jersey Division of State Police's Uniform Crime Report. Following the program's conclusion, the department is mandated to submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature, within 90 days, detailing the pilot program's effectiveness and recommending whether it should be continued, expanded, or made permanent.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/27/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2832 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2832_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2832_I1.HTM |
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