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NJ A4409

Establishes "Mass Violence Care Fund."


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Introduced
05/16/2024
In Committee
09/19/2024
Crossed Over
06/28/2024
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes "Mass Violence Care Fund."

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "Mass Violence Care Fund" within the Department of Law and Public Safety. The fund will provide a sustainable source of funding to cover physical and behavioral healthcare expenses related to mass violence events that are not paid for by insurance or other sources. The fund will be administered by the Victims of Crime Compensation Office and will be financed through legislative appropriations, investment earnings, private contributions, and other available monies. The bill also creates a working group to identify gaps in payments for healthcare services for victims, methods for investing the fund to ensure sustainable returns, and eligibility criteria for distribution from the fund.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 09/19/2024)

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