A09102 Summary:
BILL NO | A09102 |
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SAME AS | No Same As |
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SPONSOR | Zaccaro |
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COSPNSR | Shimsky |
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Amd §625-b, Exec L | |
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Requires the office of victim services to establish procedures whereby victims of crime are notified about the address confidentiality program. |
A09102 Memo:
Go to topNEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)   BILL NUMBER: A9102 SPONSOR: Zaccaro
  TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the executive law, in relation to providing notification to victims of crime about the address confidentiality program   PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This bill would require the office of victim services to establish procedures whereby victims of crime are notified about the address confidentiality program.   SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 625-b of the executive law is amended to require the commissioner of the division of criminal justice services in cooperation with the office of victim services to notify victims of crime about the address confidentiality program. Section 2. Effective date.   JUSTIFICATION: The New York Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) is crucial because it protects victims' safety and privacy by providing a confidential address, supporting survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and other crimes. By providing a confidential address, the ACP empowers these individuals to rebuild their lives without fear of being located by their abusers. This bill would require the office of victim services to notify victims of crime about the Address Confidentiality Program, in addition to the notification the office of victim services provides to crime victims of their rights and the existence of other programs designed to assist crime victims. This notification will increase awareness and accessibil- ity to the ACP's protections by eligible victims of crime, ensuring the safety and well-being of those who need it most and ultimately support- ing their journey towards healing and recovery.   PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: This is a new bill.   FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: None   EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect immediately.