| HB 0563 | Relating to Compensation & Services for Victims of Crimes |
| Sponsor: | WITT | Handling House Bill: | |
| Committee: | CCJC | LR Number: | L0412.01I |
| Last Action: | 02/13/95 - Referred H Civil and Criminal Law Committee | ||
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HB0563 Witt, Gary
P R E F I L E D
HB 563 -- Crime Victims
This bill changes the compensation limits of the recoverable amounts and expenses of crime victims by:
(1) Raising the "out of pocket loss" limit for psychiatric, psychological, or counseling expenses not to exceed $2,500. Current law states these expenses must not exceed $1,000;
(2) Raising victim compensation for preparation and burial expenses not to exceed $5,000. Current law states these expenses must not exceed $2,000; and
(3) Raising victim compensation for loss of earnings or support from gainful employment not to exceed $15,000. Current law limits loss of earnings or gainful employment to $10,000.