Bill > A07668

This bill amends the correction law to require the Office of Victim Assistance (OVA) to provide written notice to crime victims or their surviving family members about available victim support services after a criminal conviction. Specifically, the notice must include a comprehensive statewide listing of victim assistance programs that offer crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, and other support services, as well as a link to the Office of Victim Services website. The goal of this legislation is to ensure that victims of crime are informed about the resources and support available to them following a criminal proceeding, helping them access important services that can aid in their recovery and healing process. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, mandating that the commissioner of corrections direct the OVA to provide these informative notices to victims or their families after a criminal conviction.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7668