Establishes "Mass Violence Care Fund"; appropriates $10 million.
This bill establishes the "Mass Violence Care Fund" to cover medical, mental health, and related expenses for victims of mass violence events when those costs aren't paid by insurance or other sources. It appropriates $10 million to the fund, which will be administered by the Victims of Crime Compensation Office to pay eligible expenses like medical bills, counseling, lost wages, and funeral costs for qualifying victims and their family members. The fund specifically excludes expenses covered by insurance or public programs and requires payments to be made at least three years after the event. It also creates a working group to develop eligibility rules before distributions begin.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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P
Brian Stack
DDemocratic
P
Jon Bramnick
RRepublican
Co
Doug Steinhardt
RRepublican
Co
Shirley Turner
DDemocratic
Co
Vin Gopal
DDemocratic
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