House Sponsors: LYONS,EILEEN-ACEVEDO-LOPEZ-FLOWERS. Senate Sponsors: RADOGNO Short description: CRIME VICTIM-RAISE COMPNSATION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Crime Victims Compensation Act. Includes in the definition of victim any person under the age of 18 who is the brother, sister, half brother, or half sister of a person killed or injured in this State as a result of a crime of violence and limits compensation for these victims to the cost of psychological treatment. Changes the amount of compensation awardable for funeral and burial expenses from a maximum of $3,000 to a maximum of $5,000. Increases from a maximum of $25,000 to a maximum of $27,000 the amount of a final award under this Act. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 90-0708 Last action date: 98-08-07 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status