SB0118Introduced in the Senate
DHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS
Introduced by Julie Morrison, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Crime Victims Compensation Act. Requires the Attorney General to, with the consent of an applicant, request and obtain supporting documentation required to verify a claim for compensation. Includes provisions regarding supporting documentation for applications and claims. Provides that to receive compensation under the Act, the appropriate law enforcement officials were notified within 180 days (rather than 72 hours or 7 days for specified offenses) of the perpetration of the crime allegedly causing the death or injury to the victim. Allows a mental health provider to seek reimbursement for an evaluation if the mental health provider is not currently providing treatment to the applicant, and will not seek reimbursement from the program for any additional treatment of the applicant. Provides that if a mental health provider who provides a certification form seeks reimbursement from the program for treatment of the applicant, or an applicant seeks reimbursement for payments made to the mental health provider for treatment, compensation for services provided by the mental health provider shall be limited to Medicare-approved rates. Prohibits a mental health provider from seeking reimbursement for services provided to an applicant if the applicant has not exhausted the benefits reasonably available under any governmental, medical, or health insurance program. Provides that if an applicant was receiving treatment from a mental health provider before the commission of the crime, and the mental health provider provides a certification form, the mental health provider may only seek reimbursement from the program for treatment that is in addition to the treatment the applicant was already receiving before the commission of the crime. Provides that furnishing an evaluation or furnishing another document as evidence of notification or cooperation may not be construed to waive any confidentiality or privilege that may exist between the victim or applicant and a third party. Provides that the Court shall issue a voucher for payment to the Comptroller of an emergency award after receiving notice of the decision to grant the emergency award, and if the Comptroller is not able to release the voucher for payment within 10 business days of receiving a voucher for payment from the Court, the Comptroller shall notify the Attorney General. Provides that if the amount of emergency compensation exceeds the actual amount the applicant incurs, the difference shall be repaid to the State. Provides that the Office of the Attorney General shall include a designated section in the application form for the applicant to request an emergency award. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0563
July 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
6 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Concurrence · May 31, 2026
58
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Postponed - Executive
Do Pass Executive; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 2, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
Re-assigned to Higher Education Committee
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Carol Ammons
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Carol Ammons
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Carol Ammons
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Bob Morgan
Assigned to Executive Committee
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Executive Committee; Rep. Ann M. Williams
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 072-038-000
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jay Hoffman
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 008-004-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 013-000-000
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 3, 4
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 3, 4 - May 31, 2026
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Julie A. Morrison
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Julie A. Morrison
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 013-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 013-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Senate Concurs 058-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Senate Concurs 058-000-000
Senate Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0563
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