Bill > HB2367

This bill amends Tennessee law to expand protections and considerations for victims within the criminal justice system. Specifically, it clarifies that victims and their representatives can be present in court even when other witnesses are excluded, ensuring their voices are heard. The bill also broadens the definition of "victim" to include certain reciprocal insurance entities that compensate victims for losses and law enforcement agencies that incur costs during investigations. Furthermore, it adds specific offenses, such as evading arrest or vehicular homicide that result in serious injury or death to a victim, to a list of crimes that may qualify for certain victim compensation or restitution provisions. Finally, it incorporates references to victims as defined in other sections of Tennessee Code Annotated when discussing criminal offenses.