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Relating to victim’s rights including the definition of victim
Sponsored by Rep. Brooke Boden (R), Rep. Samantha Fett (R)
Topics:Courts & civil lawCrime & corrections
Same legislation: SSB 3161
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 4, 2026
- Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary First responders like police officers, firefighters, and paramedics could be treated as victims in court. This change would allow them to give a statement about how a crime affected them during a sentencing hearing.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to victim’s rights including the definition of “victim”. The bill provides that a first responder, including law enforcement, fire personnel, and emergency medical services personnel, may also be considered a victim for purposes of presenting a victim impact statement to the court at the time of sentencing pursuant to Code section 915.21.
Why it matters. First responders, such as law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services personnel, would be eligible to be considered victims for the purpose of presenting a victim impact statement to the court during sentencing.2
House subcommittee
Named February 4, 2026. Meeting: Monday, February 16 · 12:00 PM · RM 19.
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