Requires a defendant to be present in the courtroom while a victim makes a statement concerning the crime and the sentence, unless the defendant presents a safety risk or causes a significant disruption. Provides that if a defendant fails to appear at sentencing and is later taken into custody, the court may hold a hearing to permit the victim to makes a statement concerning the crime and the sentence in the presence of the defendant.
- Chamber
- Senate
- Introduced
- Dec 8, 2025
- Last action
- Feb 27, 2026 — Signed by the President of the Senate
- Session
- 2026
- Momentum
- 100 · Very high