Renders contracts to provide criminal assistance unlawful; creates civil right of action for victims of certain criminal conduct.

Assembly Bill A5193 declares contracts to conceal, alter, or destroy evidence for payment (to hinder law enforcement) unlawful and void. It directly affects crime victims whose evidence was hidden by individuals or private entities (like companies) in exchange for money or compensation. The bill creates a new civil lawsuit right for victims to sue those parties within five years of discovering the concealment. Key provisions make such agreements unenforceable and allow victims to pursue separate legal remedies without replacing existing rights.