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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1055 194th (Current)

An Act relative to the victim compensation program

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1055) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, for legislation to update language relative to the victim compensation program. The Judiciary.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Cynthia Stone Creem
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

This bill would transfer the administration of the victim compensation program from the Attorney General's Office to the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA). By consolidating the program in MOVA, it would facilitate the claims process for victims of crime and make it easier for them to access this important assistance during their time of need.  
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