The bill proposes amendments to the General Laws in Chapter 12-25, "Criminal Injuries Compensation," by introducing a new definition for "medical forensic examination" and expanding the scope of emergency compensation to include expenses for reasonable modifications to a victim's residence for safety. It also adjusts the limitations on awarding compensation, allowing victims of sexual offenses or rape to make a claim if they receive a medical forensic examination within fifteen days of the crime, regardless of whether the crime was reported within the usual fifteen-day window.

Additionally, the bill establishes a special indemnity account for criminal injuries compensation, funded by court costs assessed against defendants based on the severity of the charges. It also imposes a $2.00 fine on civil or criminal traffic violations, excluding parking violations, to support the crime victims' compensation fund. The surcharges collected by court clerks are to be transmitted to the fund within 30 days. The bill enables victims to use funds for residence safety modifications and allows a medical forensic examination to determine program eligibility in lieu of a police report. The bill is set to take effect one year after its passage.