HB5057

Illinois HB5057 amends the Crime Victims Compensation Act to remove reporting time limits and certain documentation requirements.

HB5057 removes the requirement to report crimes within 72 hours or 7 days for specified crimes. It also eliminates the need for a mental health provider's certification from a medical evaluation. Applicants can now submit a sworn statement attesting to their experience of a crime of violence, along with required documentation. The bill also allows for the consideration of factors like the victim's age and cooperation level when evaluating compensation claims.