HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July June 1, 1985.

May 28, 1985
The Honorable Benjamin L. Cardin
Speaker of the House of Delegates
State House
Annapolis, Maryland 21404

Dear Mr. Speaker:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland
Constitution, I have today vetoed House Bill 1506.

This bill provides that certain individuals who are victims
of a federal crime committed in this State may receive
compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act under
certain conditions.

Senate Bill 639, which was passed by the General Assembly
and signed by me on May 21, 1985, accomplishes the same purpose.
Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign House Bill 1506.

Sincerely,
Harry Hughes
Governor

House Bill No. 1506

AN ACT concerning

Criminal Injuries Compensation Act

FOR the purpose of providing that certain individuals who are
victims of a federal crime committed in this State may
receive compensation under the Criminal Injuries
Compensation Act under certain conditions; clarifying that
compensation is awarded for psychological injuries as well
as physical injuries; clarifying that compensation may be
awarded for funeral expenses and lost wages mental health
counseling; authorizing the Criminal Injuries Compensation
Board to waive the ineligibility of certain family members
to receive compensation under certain conditions; providing
for reassignment of cases by the chairman; making certain
technical stylistic changes; generally relating to the
Criminal Injuries Compensation Act; and providing for the
effective date and applicability of this Act.