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Introduced
10/29/2021
10/29/2021
In Committee
07/01/2022
07/01/2022
Crossed Over
11/16/2021
11/16/2021
Passed
07/07/2022
07/07/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/11/2022
07/11/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), entitled "An act providing for victims' rights; imposing penalties; establishing remedies; establishing the Office of Victim Advocate, the Bureau of Victims' Services, the Victims' Services Advisory Committee, the State Offender Supervision Fund and other funds; and making repeals," in crime victims, further providing for rights.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Crime Victims Act to further expand the rights of crime victims. It requires arresting officers to provide the victim's contact information to the court conducting the preliminary arraignment so the victim can receive notice of any proceedings to modify bail conditions and have the opportunity to appear. It also affords victims the right to offer comment regarding a defendant's bail conditions at the time they are imposed or modified, with some exceptions. The bill applies to personal injury crimes, crimes of violence, sexual abuse of children, and sexual exploitation of children. The bill takes effect 180 days after being passed.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (16)
Tracy Pennycuick (R)*,
Aaron Bernstine (R),
Robert Brooks (R),
Torren Ecker (R),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Susan Helm (R),
Tim Hennessey (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
David Millard (R),
Dan Moul (R),
Kathy Rapp (R),
Mark Rozzi (D),
Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R),
W. Todd Stephens (R),
Tarah Toohil (R),
Craig Williams (R),
Last Action
Act No. 71 of 2022 (on 07/11/2022)
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