2022 House Bill 5679

Revise crime victims act details

Introduced in the House

Jan. 18, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Graham Filler (R-93)

To add a number of newer crimes created by recent legislatures to the definition of “serious misdemeanor” in a crime victims rights law that deals with victims of crime and juvenile offenses. The designation triggers certain additional or alternative law enforcement or prosecutor duties.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 7, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 15, 2022

Passed in the House 92 to 13 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 16, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety