CRIME VICTIMS-EQUAL TREATMENT
Summary
Amends the Crime Victims Compensation Act. Provides that a victim of a crime of violence shall be treated equally with any other victim of a crime of violence. Provides that any compensation under the Act may not be reduced or denied to a victim because of his or her race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or opinion on the death penalty. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2004
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2004
Last action Jan 11, 2005
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 11, 2005
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 4, 2004
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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