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NJ A1200
NJ A1200Clarifies that compensation may be paid for expenses related to service animals required due to injuries resulting from crime against victim.
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Introduced
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill specifically provides that crime victims may be awarded compensation for those expenses related to procuring or providing treatment to a service animal when a service animal is required by the victim due to injuries sustained by the victim as a result of the crime. Under the bill, a "service animal," as defined by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, is any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that crime victims may be awarded compensation for expenses related to procuring or providing treatment to a service animal required by the victim due to injuries sustained as a result of the crime. A "service animal" is defined as any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability, as defined by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A1500/1200_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A1500/1200_I1.PDF |
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