The bill, S.B. No. 1336, proposes amendments to the Crime Victims' Compensation Act, specifically increasing the maximum award for extraordinary pecuniary loss from $75,000 to $100,000 for victims who suffer catastrophic personal injuries resulting in total and permanent disability. This award can cover various expenses, including lost wages and costs associated with making a home or vehicle 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 in the law will only apply to incidents of criminally injurious conduct occurring on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Any incidents that occurred prior to this date will be governed by the existing laws at that time. This ensures that victims of past incidents will still have access to the compensation framework that was in place before the amendments.