A bill for an act relating to victim’s rights including the definition of victim.

Summary

The bill amends Iowa law to broaden the definition of a victim to cover not only those directly harmed by a crime, but also their immediate family members and first responders. It permits these groups to submit victim impact statements during sentencing. The change seeks to give a voice to all individuals affected by serious offenses.

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