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TimestampJurisdiction (federal/state/D.C.)Bill number (e.g., SB1234, HJR321)Bill Name (if it has one)Summary of the BillCurrent StatusNew or Existing Law?New or Existing Right(s) for VictimsRight(s) at Issue (select all that apply)Bill Would Impact Which Population(s) (select all that apply)Bill Involves Which Type(s) of CrimeIf Crime Type is "Other," Explain:Author(s) of the BillCo-Sponsor(s) (if any)Date IntroducedVictim services organization(s) involved in the bill (if any)Http link to the bill (if available online)Http link to the most recent media coverage on this bill (if available)Email Address
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1/10/2023 17:07:15OregonHB 2133Relating to the rights of crime victimsRequires district attorney offices to develop victims' rights form and to provide form to all victims upon initiation of prosecution.FiledAmends existing lawRight to noticeAll crime victimsAll criminal offensesRepresentative Mannix1/9/2023https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Measures/Overview/HB2133garvin@lclark.edu
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1/11/2023 11:23:45MontanaHB 183
Revise the Crime Victims Restitution Fund relating to burial amounts - increasing amount from USD 3,500 to USD 10,000
In committeeAmends existing law
Strengthens existing right(s)
Right to restitutionAll crime victimsHomicideJameson WalkerNicol Nelly 1/5/2023
http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0210W$BSIV.ActionQuery?P_BILL_NO1=183&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=HB&Z_ACTION=Find&P_SESS=20231
carolineday11@gmail.com
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1/23/2023 9:47:37OregonSB 586
Relating to confidentiality in restorative justice programs
Confidentiality of restorative justice program comms (broadly defined)
In committeeNew lawNew right
Right to privacy, Right to protection
All crime victimsAll criminal offenses
Senator Jama, Frederick, Gelser Blouin
Senator Dembrow, Manning Jr, Representative Pham K, (Presession filed.)
1/9/2023
https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Measures/Overview/SB586
garvin@lclark.edu
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1/24/2023 11:50:40OhioHB 343
Overhaul of victims' rights laws to implement constitutional amendment
EnactedAmends existing law
Strengthens existing right(s)
Right to accommodation, Right to confer, Right to be heard, Right to be present, Right to be treated with dignity, Right to be treated with fairness, Right to be treated with respect, Right to due process, Right to information, Right to notice, Right to privacy, Right to protection, Right to refuse discovery, Right to restitution, Right to give victim impact statement
All crime victimsAll criminal offenses
Sponsor: Rep. Andrea White
6/8/2021OCVJC, ODVN, OVWA
https://legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/134/hb343/documents
https://www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/ohio-rep-wants-victim-s-rights-bill-to-move-in-general-assembly/article_dba6c274-44c7-11ed-8037-53ae626982f2.html
ewell@ocvjc.org
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1/26/2023 10:23:32TexasSB 409
Relating to the rights of victims, guardians of victims, and close relatives of deceased victims in the criminal justice system.
right to be informed & confer re: decision not to file, to dismiss, use pretrial diversion or plea bargain to resolve
FiledNew law
Strengthens existing right(s)
Right to confer, Right to be treated with dignity, Right to information
All crime victimsAll criminal offensesHinojosa1/12/2023
TAASA
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB409
garvin@lclark.ed
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1/31/2023 10:58:32North CarolinaH10
Require Sheriffs to Cooperate with ICE
Requires law enforcement to contact ICE to check the immigration status of all people arrested for DVPO violations and assault crimes, requires law enforcement to honor ICE detainers for up to 48 hours
In committeeNew lawWeakens existing right(s)
Right to be heard, Right to be present, Right to be treated with dignity, Right to be treated with fairness, Right to be treated with respect, Right to due process, Right to privacy, Right to protection, deters victims of people without status from contacting law enforcement or reporting abuse
All crime victimsAll criminal offensesDestin Hall
Reps. Jones, Saine, C. Smith (and more found in link to bill)
1/25/2023
https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2023/H10
https://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2023/01/27/twice-defeated-republicans-to-try-again-for-forced-sheriff-ice-cooperation-bill/#sthash.eLlgBluB.dpbs
klockwood@nccadv.org
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2/22/2023 14:14:32MontanaSB 277
Revise laws relating to victims of crime
An act revising laws related to crime victims - removing the statute of limitations for claims of childhood sexual abuse
In committeeAmends existing law
Strengthens existing right(s)
Right to be heard, Right to restitution
Any victim of childhood abuse
Child abuseJulianne BurkhardtShane Morigeau2/6/2023
http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0210w$BSIV.ActionQuery?P_BILL_DFT_NO5=LC4216&Z_ACTION=Find&P_SESS=20231
carolineday11@gmail.com
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2/22/2023 14:33:12MontanaHB 79
Create sexual assault response network program and committee
An act creating a sexual assault response network program within the Department of Justice and a sexual assault response team committee and assigning duties
Passed in one chamberNew lawRight to protectionVictims of sexual assaultSexual assault - adultMadelyn KrezowskiAmy Regier12/12/2022
http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0203W$BSRV.ActionQuery?P_SESS=20231&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=HB&P_BILL_NO=79&P_BILL_DFT_NO=&P_CHPT_NO=&Z_ACTION=Find&P_ENTY_ID_SEQ2=&P_SBJT_SBJ_CD=&P_ENTY_ID_SEQ=
http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0203W$BSRV.ActionQuery?P_SESS=20231&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=HB&P_BILL_NO=79&P_BILL_DFT_NO=&P_CHPT_NO=&Z_ACTION=Find&P_ENTY_ID_SEQ2=&P_SBJT_SBJ_CD=&P_ENTY_ID_SEQ=
carolineday11@gmail.com
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