Introduced
by
To expand the law that allows crime victims to make a victim impact statement when a defendant is sentenced. Under current law, this applies to the parents or guardian of a victim who is a minor, and the bill would change this so that a statement could be delivered by a victim’s spouse, children, siblings, grandparents and more.
Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)
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 36 to 0 (details)
To expand the law that allows crime victims to make a victim impact statement when a defendant is sentenced. Under current law, this applies to the parents or guardian of a victim who is a minor, and the bill would change this so that a statement could be delivered by a victim’s spouse, children, siblings, grandparents and more.
Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
