Expands access to victim compensation in Massachusetts by increasing the maximum award for funeral and burial expenses.
The bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to expand access to victim compensation. It removes the previous requirement that claims for compensation must be filed within five years of the crime. Additionally, it increases the maximum award for funeral and burial expenses to $15,000. Eligible claimants include legal guardians, dependents, family members of the victim, or anyone directly incurring funeral and burial expenses.
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