Expanding Crime Victim Awards

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05/02/2026|Voices of Women|,

New York State Senate Bill: S.156A

New York State Assembly Bill: A.1862A

Clarifies and Expands the Meaning of “Welfare” in Relation to Crime Victim Awards: This bill, S.156, sponsored by Senator Julia Salazar, would expand the definition of “essential personal property” as it relates to determining awards for crime victims, ensuring those whose property has been lost, damaged, or stolen because of a crime can receive meaningful compensation necessary to restore stability and/or maintain a basic standard of living.

Actions on the bill:

5/13/2025: Passed in the NYS Senate, Delivered to the NYS Assembly

1/7/2026: Did not pass in NYS Assembly, Returned to NYS Senate 

4/28/2026: Passed in the NYS Senate, Delivered to the NYS Assembly

4/28/2026: Referred to Governmental Operations Committee, NYS Assembly

As of 6/28/2026: In Committee, Governmental Operations-NYS Assembly

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