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Relating to victim’s rights including the definition of victim
Topics:Courts & civil lawCrime & corrections
Same legislation: HF 2059
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 11, 2026
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- 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.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 11, 2026. On February 17, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.
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