HB 563 -- Crime Victims

Sponsor:  Witt

This bill changes the compensation limits of the recoverable
amounts and expenses of crime victims by:

(1) Raising the "out of pocket loss" limit for psychiatric,
psychological, or counseling expenses not to exceed $2,500.
Current law states these expenses must not exceed $1,000;

(2) Raising victim compensation for preparation and burial
expenses not to exceed $5,000.  Current law states these
expenses must not exceed $2,000; and

(3) Raising victim compensation for loss of earnings or support
from gainful employment not to exceed $15,000.  Current law
limits loss of earnings or gainful employment to $10,000.