[Cagdu] FW: California Victim Compensation law

[Tina Thomas]

Assemblymember Levine's Guide Dogs Legislation Signed Into Law Governor
Brown Signs Assembly Bill 2264 Last weekend, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr.
signed into law AB 2264 by Assemblymember Marc Levine (D-San Rafael). This
bill makes victims of guide, signal or service dog attacks eligible for
compensation for their injuries under the Victims Compensation Fund. 

"This bill protects assistance dogs that make independence possible for
thousands of Californians who live with disabilities," said Levine. "Guide,
signal and service dogs are highly trained animals. AB 2264 ensures that in
the terrible case that these dogs suffer an attack, their owners will be
compensated for their injuries." 

Theresa Stern, Director of Outreach and Alumni Services at Guide Dogs for
the Blind said, "A guide dog serves as the eyes of its handler and when the
dog is injured it is akin to having one's own body compromised." Having
suffered through an attack of her own guide dog, Stern says "As a blind
person I rely on my guide dog to live an independent and productive life. In
instances where the handler of the attacking dog is not able to compensate
the victim for medical costs it is crucial that the victim have access to
funding for such purposes." 

Under current law, it is a criminal offense to cause injury, whether
intentional or unintentional, to a guide, signal or service dog.
Furthermore, those convicted of violating this law are held accountable by
owing restitution to the victim for the harm caused. However, if the
individual is financially unable to provide immediate compensation, the
victim can face significant of out-of-pocket veterinary bills. By providing
reimbursement through the Victims Compensation Fund, this bill ensures that
victims of these attacks can access medical care for their assistance dog. 

AB 2264 was supported by Guide Dogs for the Blind, Canine Companions and
Crime Victims United. 

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Assemblymember Levine represents the 10th Assembly District, which includes
Marin County and southern Sonoma County. 

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