This bill mandates the Attorney General to instruct the Executive Director of the Victims of Crime Compensation Office to produce an annual report for the Governor and the Legislature. The report will summarize various aspects of compensation awarded to victims, including the number of applications for compensation, the outcomes of those applications (both granted and denied), the reasons for these outcomes, the total amount of awards, demographic information related to the awards, the services funded, and the overall funding received by the office. The report is required to be completed within six months after the end of the State fiscal year and must be published on the official website of the Department of Law and Public Safety.
The bill emphasizes transparency and accountability in the compensation process for victims of crime by ensuring that comprehensive data is collected and made accessible to the public. It is set to take effect immediately upon approval, which occurred on August 4, 2025.