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PA SB893

PA SB893
In crime victims, further providing for responsibilities of State and local law enforcement agencies.


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Introduced
08/16/2023
In Committee
08/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 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 responsibilities of State and local law enforcement agencies. This act may be referred to as Tara's Law.

AI Summary

This bill, known as Tara's Law, amends the Crime Victims Act to further provide for the responsibilities of state and local law enforcement agencies. The key provision is that, except for investigations of murder, law enforcement agencies must make a reasonable effort to contact a surviving family member of a direct victim of murder or intervenor before publicly releasing the victim or intervenor's identification.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 08/16/2023)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
  • ‐ Victim Compensation

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