Bill > SB0223

This bill increases compensation for victims of violent crimes by modifying two key provisions of Indiana's existing victim compensation law. First, the bill raises the maximum amount for funeral, burial, or cremation expenses from $5,000 to $7,500, which will help families cover more of the associated costs after losing a loved one to a violent crime. Second, the bill increases the total maximum award that can be paid to a crime victim from $15,000 to $20,000, providing additional financial support for victims to help cover expenses such as medical treatment, mental health counseling, lost income, emergency shelter, child care, and other related costs. The bill maintains existing requirements that claims must exceed $100 in expenses and provides guidelines for how expenses can be documented and reimbursed, including provisions for extending the compensation period up to two years in certain circumstances with appropriate medical documentation. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and aim to provide more comprehensive financial assistance to victims of violent crimes in Indiana.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/223/details