6504-S2.E AMH ROSC WALK 120

E2SSB 6504 - H AMD TO COMM AMD (H5398.1) 1497

By Representative Ross

ADOPTED 3/05/2010

    On page 3, line 8 of the striking amendment, after "of the" strike "worker's death" and insert "date upon which the death of the victim is officially recognized as a homicide. If there is a delay in the recovery of remains or the release of remains for burial, application for benefits must be received within twelve months of the date of the release of the remains for burial"

EFFECT: Requires that an application for burial benefits under the Crime Victims Compensation program be submitted within 12 months of the date that the death of the victim is officially recognized as a homicide. If there is a delay in the recovery of the remains then the application for the benefits must be received within 12 months of the date of the release of the remains for burial.

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