This bill mandates the posting of informational signs regarding the Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) in emergency rooms across New Jersey. The Commissioner of Health, in collaboration with the Attorney General, is tasked with developing and producing these signs, which must be clearly written and easily understandable. The signs will provide essential information about the services and benefits offered by the VCCO, contact details, and the procedures for filing a compensation claim.
The bill specifies that these signs must be displayed in conspicuous locations within every emergency department of general hospitals and licensed satellite emergency departments. Additionally, it allows for the use of electronic signs to convey this information. The act is set to take effect on the first day of the fourth month following its enactment.