NEW 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.
