Pennsylvania HB2443 establishes a Child Victim Recovery Fee and fund to support children's advocacy centers.

HB2443 creates a Child Victim Recovery Fee for defendants convicted of certain offenses involving minor victims. The fee is imposed in amounts of $1,000 for felonies, $400 for misdemeanors, and $250 for diversionary programs. The collected fees are deposited into the Child Victim Recovery Fund, which is used to award grants to children's advocacy centers. These grants support services for minor victims, including forensic interviews, mental health services, and facility improvements.

Pennsylvania HB2443 establishes a Child Victim Recovery Fee and fund to support children's advocacy centers.

HB2443 creates a Child Victim Recovery Fee for defendants convicted of certain offenses involving minor victims. The fee is imposed in amounts of $1,000 for felonies, $400 for misdemeanors, and $250 for diversionary programs. The collected fees are deposited into the Child Victim Recovery Fund, which is used to award grants to children's advocacy centers. These grants support services for minor victims, including forensic interviews, mental health services, and facility improvements.