Victims' Rights and Services Act (amended)
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Bill overview
Bill NS174, “Victims' Rights and Services Act (amended)”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-63-session-2.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
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What you need to know
This bill, the Victims' Rights and Services Act (amended), is currently at First Reading in the Nova Scotia assembly. It's being considered in the second session of the 63rd assembly. The bill's status changed in 2019, but the exact details of the amendment are not provided.
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Key provisions
- 01This bill amends the Victims' Rights and Services Act to provide enhanced support for victims of crime in Nova Scotia.
- 02The amendments establish a new Victims' Services Office to coordinate support services for victims of crime.
- 03The bill requires law enforcement agencies to provide victims with information about their rights and available services.
- 04The amendments also establish a fund to provide financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses related to the crime.
- 05The bill requires the government to develop a plan to improve access to support services for victims of crime in rural and remote areas.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.