This bill updates how crime victims' compensation claims are handled by requiring the Department of Labor and Regulation to clearly document their decisions in writing, including findings of fact, the compensation amount awarded, and who receives it. The bill also eliminates an outdated section of law (§ 23A-28B-31) while keeping victims' right to appeal department decisions to the Crime Victims' Compensation Commission.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
The amendment consolidated and simplified the crime victims' compensation claims process by removing redundant procedural language in § 23A-28B-31 and clarifying that the department issues a single order (rather than multiple orders) containing findings, compensation amounts, and appeal rights. This change NARROWS the bill by eliminating duplicative requirements while maintaining the core victim compensation framework.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 480
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 438
Signed by the President S.J. 388
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 417
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 340
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 27
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 27
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 93
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 67, NAYS 0. H.J. 115
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 3
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 3
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 13
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Judiciary — Do Pass
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