SB 172 IN

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Amends definitions of emergency shelter care, motor vehicle, violent crime, and victim of a child sex crime. Changes out-of-pocket loss to out-of-pocket expenses. Provides that certain records obtained by the victim services division (division) of the criminal justice institute are to remain confidential. Provides that, where justice requires, the division may award compensation before an information or indictment is filed. Adds procedures for claim denial by the division. Provides that an award may not be made unless the claimant has incurred an out-of-pocket expense or loss of income that exceeds $100. Adds that the division may order the payment of compensation for reasonable, documented expenses that were incurred within 180 days of the violent crime. Provides that the director may extend the 180 days to two years for mental health counseling. Requires written verification of all losses and expenses requested before making an award. Adds procedures for application denial and appeals. Repeals the law relating to payment of compensable losses, hearings concerning the merits of an application, decisions by a hearing officer, the reduction of awards, and appealing the findings of a hearing officer.

• Michael Crider Republican · author
• Eric Koch Republican · author
• Cyndi Carrasco Republican · author
• Wendy McNamara Republican · sponsor

1. Jan 9, 2024 First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law · upper
2. Jan 9, 2024 Authored by Senator Crider · upper
3. Jan 16, 2024 Committee report: do pass, adopted · upper
4. Jan 18, 2024 Second reading: ordered engrossed · upper
5. Jan 18, 2024 Senator Koch added as second author · upper
6. Jan 18, 2024 Senators Freeman, Pol, Taylor G added as coauthors · upper
7. Jan 22, 2024 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 15: yeas 46, nays 0 · upper
8. Jan 22, 2024 House sponsor: Representative McNamara · upper
9. Jan 22, 2024 Senator Carrasco added as third author · upper
10. Jan 23, 2024 Referred to the House · upper
11. Feb 6, 2024 First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code · lower
12. Feb 15, 2024 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower
13. Feb 19, 2024 Representatives Fleming and Negele added as cosponsors · lower
14. Feb 19, 2024 Second reading: ordered engrossed · lower
15. Feb 20, 2024 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 173: yeas 90, nays 0 · lower
16. Feb 21, 2024 Returned to the Senate with amendments · lower
17. Feb 26, 2024 Motion to concur filed · upper
18. Feb 29, 2024 Senate concurred in House amendments; Roll Call 233: yeas 43, nays 0 · upper
19. Mar 5, 2024 Signed by the President Pro Tempore · upper
20. Mar 7, 2024 Signed by the Speaker · lower
21. Mar 8, 2024 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
22. Mar 11, 2024 Signed by the Governor · executive
23. Mar 11, 2024 Public Law 20 · upper

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• Enrolled Senate Bill (S) · PDF
• Senate Bill (S) · PDF
• Senate Bill (H) · PDF
• Introduced Senate Bill (S) · PDF