A bill that would expand eligibility to victim compensation funds for victims and survivors of crime. The bill removes the requirement that victims provide documentation from law enforcement in order to be eligible for compensation and expands the window of time in which a victim can file a compensation claim.
The legislation expands eligibility for victims and survivors of crime to access victim compensation funds by removing the requirement that victims must report to law enforcement and provide corresponding documentation to be eligible to receive compensation. The legislation also allows victims to provide alternative forms of evidence that would show that a qualifying crime occurred.
“We’re making it easier for victims and survivors of crime to access the compensation available to them,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “As victims recover, this legislation will support New Yorkers in their time of need and ensure that they can receive the benefits they deserve.”
