Bill > SB1973

This bill amends the Oklahoma Crime Victims Compensation Act to expand the definition of "allowable expense," which refers to costs that can be covered by the compensation program for victims of crime. Specifically, it adds educational expenses as a new category of allowable expense, which can include tuition and fees for private schools, career and technology programs, and higher education institutions in Oklahoma, as well as academic tutoring services. This change aims to provide broader financial support to victims and their families by covering costs related to education, in addition to existing provisions for medical care, wage loss, funeral expenses, counseling for family members of homicide victims, and crime scene cleanup. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1973&Session=2600