The bill, S.B. No. 1336, amends the Crime Victims' Compensation Act to increase the maximum award for extraordinary pecuniary loss due to catastrophic personal injury from $75,000 to $100,000. This award is intended for victims who suffer total and permanent disabilities and can cover various costs, including lost wages and expenses related to making homes or vehicles accessible, job training, home health care, and long-term medical expenses. Additionally, the bill establishes a minimum limitation of $9,000 for pecuniary loss related to funeral and burial expenses, including travel costs for attending a deceased victim's funeral.

The changes made by this Act will only apply to incidents of criminally injurious conduct occurring on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Any incidents that occurred prior to this date will be governed by the previous laws in effect at that time. This ensures that victims of past incidents will still receive compensation according to the regulations that were in place when their injuries occurred.