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RI H8155
RI H8155Under the emergency fund for victims, increases the share of a victim’s total award that may be used for relocation related expenses but not increase total compensation available to a victim.
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Introduced
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would, under the emergency fund for victims, increase the share of a victim’s total award that may be used for relocation related expenses but would not increase total compensation available to a victim. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning the emergency fund for victims, proposes to increase the maximum amount that can be awarded for relocation expenses from five thousand dollars ($5,000) to eight thousand dollars ($8,000) for victims of violent crimes, but it explicitly states that this change will not increase the total compensation a victim can receive, which remains capped at twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). The emergency fund is designed to provide immediate financial assistance for specific costs related to a crime, such as burial expenses, crime scene cleanup, and relocation, and these emergency awards are deducted from the victim's final compensation. This act will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Grace Diaz (D)*,
Edith Ajello (D),
Karen Alzate (D),
Deb Fellela (D),
Jenni Azanero Furtado (D),
Joshua Giraldo (D),
Raymond Hull (D),
Brian Kennedy (D),
Rebecca Kislak (D),
Jennifer Stewart (D),
Last Action
House Finance Hearing (00:00:00 4/8/2026 ) (on 04/08/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8155.pdf |
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