By Mr. Atsalis of Barnstable, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1303) of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to the compensation of victims of violent crimes.  The Judiciary.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

Demetrius J. Atsalis

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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An Act relative to the compensation of victims of violent crimes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

   Subsection (a) of section 3 of chapter 258A of the General Laws, as

appearing in the 2004 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the second

sentence and inserting in place thereof the following:— In the case of rape victims, such

services shall include emergency funds for housing.