SRC-BWC, MKV S.B. 169 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 169
77R1816 ATP-FBy: Zaffirini
Criminal Justice
3/26/2001
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Crime victims, including victims of domestic violence, may be reimbursed
for moving expenses through the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund.  As
proposed, S.B. 169 revises the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund to allow
for reimbursement of moving costs for sexual assault victims who otherwise
would remain in their current living situation.  Victims must comply with
the same requirements as other crime victims to be entitled to
reimbursement.   S.B. 169 includes victims of sexual assault in the
category of crime victims who may be entitled to reimbursement. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a
state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Article 56.32(9), Code of Criminal Procedure, to
redefine "pecuniary loss." 

SECTION 2.  Amends Article 56.42(d), Code of Criminal Procedure, to
authorize a victim who is a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault
to receive a certain one-time only assistance payment.  

SECTION 3.  Effective date: September 1, 2001.  
                       Makes application of this Act prospective.