Amends TCA Section 29-13-106.
Tennessee HB0314 amends TCA Section 29-13-106 to establish that the maximum award of compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act will be set at 105% of the national average maximum compensation across the states and territories, rounded to the nearest $100. The bill affects victims of crime seeking compensation and modifies the process for adjusting the maximum award by requiring written approval from legislative committee chairs if a decrease is proposed. Additionally, it mandates that the state treasurer publish the maximum compensation award for claims related to crimes occurring on or after July 1, 2025, by June 30, 2025.
Tennessee HB0314 amends TCA Section 29-13-106 to establish that the maximum award of compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act will be set at 105% of the national average maximum compensation across the states and territories, rounded to the nearest $100. The bill affects victims of crime seeking compensation and modifies the process for adjusting the maximum award by requiring written approval from legislative committee chairs if a decrease is proposed. Additionally, it mandates that the state treasurer publish the maximum compensation award for claims related to crimes occurring on or after July 1, 2025, by June 30, 2025.
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