Washington HB1487 establishes a funding plan for crime victim services, ensuring continuity and sustainability of programs.

Washington HB1487 mandates the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy to support programs providing services for crime victims. It requires the office to submit a report to the legislature every five years with data on crime victim services and recommendations for future funding levels. The bill also commits to providing stable funding for victim services programs, ensuring they are trauma-informed, culturally relevant, accessible, and high-quality.

Washington HB1487 establishes a funding plan for crime victim services, ensuring continuity and sustainability of programs.

Washington HB1487 mandates the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy to support programs providing services for crime victims. It requires the office to submit a report to the legislature every five years with data on crime victim services and recommendations for future funding levels. The bill also commits to providing stable funding for victim services programs, ensuring they are trauma-informed, culturally relevant, accessible, and high-quality.