HB 1270 requires defendants in criminal cases to be physically present in the courtroom when victims read impact statements about how the crime affected them. The bill changes state law to eliminate the option for defendants to appear remotely or be absent during these statements, ensuring they directly hear from victims during sentencing proceedings.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
House of Representatives Do Pass Failed, YEAS 28, NAYS 40. H.J. 345
House of Representatives Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 326
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 1
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. H.J. 1
Judiciary Motion to amend H.J. 1
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 155
Peri Pourier
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Cosponsors
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended