Sen. Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove of theNinth District have introduced legislation – S-3352/A-5088 – that aims to mandate wage garnishment and enforced community service for certain criminal defendants who fail to make restitution to their victims.

“This legislation was drafted after we learned that one of our constituents was the victim of theft by an employee who stole thousands of dollars to support his drug addiction.