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A 59 In Committee

Requires victims be notified of right to make a victim impact statement and allows them to personally appear at parole hearings and make such a statement

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Requires the district attorney to notify victims by letter of the final disposition of the case within sixty days of such disposition in cases where such final disposition includes a conviction; provides such letter shall also notify victims of their right to make a victim impact statement; allows them to personally appear at parole hearings and make such a statement.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 8, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO CODES
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
35 · Low