Introduced
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To require that the criminal defendant be present in court at the time a victim exercises his or her right under state law to make an oral victim impact statement in felony cases.
Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To give the victim the option of having the defendant in court or not when delivering a victim impact statement.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)
To require that the criminal defendant be present in court at the time a victim exercises his or her right under state law to make an oral victim impact statement in felony cases. The victim could also choose to have the defendant excluded.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)
To require that the criminal defendant be present in court at the time a victim exercises his or her right under state law to make an oral victim impact statement in felony cases. The victim could also choose to have the defendant excluded.
Passed in the House 105 to 3 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
