Rhode Island S3263 allows victims of stalking to recover relocation and home modification expenses under the crime victim compensation program.

Rhode Island S3263 amends the crime victim compensation program to permit victims of stalking to recover expenses related to relocation or reasonable modifications to their residence. This change allows victims to seek compensation for these specific expenses, which were previously not covered under the program. The bill also removes certain offenses from the list of compensable offenses, such as larceny and the abominable and detestable crime against nature. The changes take effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S3263 allows victims of stalking to recover relocation and home modification expenses under the crime victim compensation program.

Rhode Island S3263 amends the crime victim compensation program to permit victims of stalking to recover expenses related to relocation or reasonable modifications to their residence. This change allows victims to seek compensation for these specific expenses, which were previously not covered under the program. The bill also removes certain offenses from the list of compensable offenses, such as larceny and the abominable and detestable crime against nature. The changes take effect upon passage.