Victim’s and witness’ rights.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill focuses on protecting and clarifying the rights of victims and witnesses involved in criminal cases. It would affect individuals who are victims or witnesses, as well as the agencies that interact with them, to ensure they receive appropriate treatment and protections. The measure is intended to improve how the criminal justice system handles these participants.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 5397.) · May 26, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 30, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations
  Appropriations · Apr 8, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2. May 27, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
3. May 26, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.)
4. May 19, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 18, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (May 14).
7. Apr 8, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
8. Mar 10, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (March 10). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
9. Feb 17, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
10. Feb 3, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 5.
11. Feb 2, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• James Ramos (D) · sponsor
• Ramos

Bill text

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