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CA AB 1956

Title: Victim services.
Author: Eloise Gomez Reyes

Summary
AB 1956, as amended, Reyes. Victim services. Existing federal law, the Victims of Crime Act of 1984, creates the Crime Victims Fund and authorizes federal financial assistance to states for the purpose of supporting eligible crime victim assistance programs. Existing law creates various programs under the Office of Emergency Services related to crime prevention and education, including, among other things, programs concerning family violence prevention and domestic violence prevention.This bill would require the office to allocate funds, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to fill the gap in the federal Victims of Crime Act funding and to prioritize continuity and stability of crime victim services if the federal grant funding that is awarded to the office is 10% or more lower than the amount awarded in the prior year. The bill would require the office to regularly consult, collaborate with, and consider the recommendations regarding allocation of funding from the Victims of Crime Act Steering Committee.

Status
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.

Bill Documents
CA AB 1956 - 03/04/24 - Amended Assembly
03/04/24 - CA AB 1956 (03/04/24 - Amended Assembly)

CA AB 1956 - 01/29/24 - Introduced
01/29/24 - CA AB 1956 (01/29/24 - Introduced)

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  • Eloise Reyes - D
    Assemblymember - State Assembly - CA
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