Section 61 Victim Compensation Program Transfer 3

Section 1 of chapter 258C of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the definition of "Catastrophic injury", and inserting in place thereof the following 2 definitions:-
"Agency", the Massachusetts office for victim assistance, which administers the provisions of chapter 258B on behalf of the victim and witness assistance board.
"Catastrophic injury", an injury that creates a permanent impairment for the victim, including: (i) a spinal cord injury involving paralysis; (ii) amputation of an arm, hand, foot or leg; (iii) severe brain injury; (iv) second or third degree burns on 25 per cent or more of the total body surface or third degree burns on 5 per cent or more of the face and hands; (v) total or functional loss of vision or hearing; (vi) severe communication, sensory or motor disturbances; or (vii) any other injury that would otherwise qualify pursuant to this chapter.