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NJ A2164
NJ A2164Establishes pilot program in certain municipalities to make grants available to non-profit organizations to perform outreach regarding VCCO.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 managed by the Department of Law and Public Safety to provide grants to non-profit organizations. These organizations will conduct community outreach to inform people about compensation available to crime victims through the Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO). The 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. After the pilot program concludes, the department must submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature within 90 days, evaluating its effectiveness and recommending whether it should be continued, expanded, or made permanent.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2164 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2164_I1.HTM |
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