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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.
House subcommittee
Named February 4, 2026. Meeting: Monday, February 16 · 12:00 PM · RM 19.
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