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- Referred to crime victims, crime and correction
- Referred to crime victims, crime and correction
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Eliminates the $2,500 limit for emergency crime victim awards when the award is used to replace necessary medical equipment not covered by insurance
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S1985
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to crime victims emergency awards used to replace certain medical equipment
Purpose or general idea of the bill
To provide more financial aid to seniors who are victims of a crime where medical equipment was damaged and needs to be replaced.
Summary of provisions
Amends section 630 of the executive law providing an exception to the emergency award amount of $500 in cases where insurance will not cover replacement of needed medical equipment.
Justification
Cases may exist where medical equipment may be damaged or stolen in relation to a crime being committed. Insurance may not always cover replacement of such equipment. This legislation will, in special cases, allow for a higher emergency award to cover the cost of replacing important medical equipment that is not covered under Medicaid or other private insurance.
Legislative history
2007-08: S.3718 - Referred to Crime Victims, Crime & Correction, 3rd Reading, Passed Senate 2009-10: S.2587 - Referred to Crime Victims, Crime & Correction, 3rd Reading
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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