SB 172

  • Indiana Senate Bill
  • 2024 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Passed Senate Jan 22, 2024
  • Passed House Feb 20, 2024
  • Signed by Governor Mar 11, 2024

Compensation for victims of violent crime.

Abstract

Amends definitions of emergency shelter care, motor vehicle, violent crime, and victim of a child sex crime. Changes out-of-pocket loss to out-of-pocket expenses. Provides that certain records obtained by the victim services division (division) of the criminal justice institute are to remain confidential. Provides that, where justice requires, the division may award compensation before an information or indictment is filed. Adds procedures for claim denial by the division. Provides that an award may not be made unless the claimant has incurred an out-of-pocket expense or loss of income that exceeds $100. Adds that the division may order the payment of compensation for reasonable, documented expenses that were incurred within 180 days of the violent crime. Provides that the director may extend the 180 days to two years for mental health counseling. Requires written verification of all losses and expenses requested before making an award. Adds procedures for application denial and appeals. Repeals the law relating to payment of compensable losses, hearings concerning the merits of an application, decisions by a hearing officer, the reduction of awards, and appealing the findings of a hearing officer.

Bill Sponsors (9)

Votes


Actions


Mar 11, 2024

Office of the Governor

Signed by the Governor

Senate

Public Law 20

Mar 08, 2024

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate

Mar 07, 2024

House

Signed by the Speaker

Mar 05, 2024

Senate

Signed by the President Pro Tempore

Feb 29, 2024

Senate

Senate concurred in House amendments; Roll Call 233: yeas 43, nays 0

Feb 26, 2024

Senate

Motion to concur filed

Feb 21, 2024

House

Returned to the Senate with amendments

Feb 20, 2024

House

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 173: yeas 90, nays 0

Feb 19, 2024

House

Second reading: ordered engrossed

House

Representatives Fleming and Negele added as cosponsors

Feb 15, 2024

House

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

Feb 06, 2024

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

  • Reading-1
  • Referral-Committee
Courts and Criminal Code

Jan 23, 2024

Senate

Referred to the House

Jan 22, 2024

Senate

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 15: yeas 46, nays 0

Senate

Senator Carrasco added as third author

Senate

House sponsor: Representative McNamara

Jan 18, 2024

Senate

Second reading: ordered engrossed

Senate

Senators Freeman, Pol, Taylor G added as coauthors

Senate

Senator Koch added as second author

Jan 16, 2024

Senate

Committee report: do pass, adopted

Jan 09, 2024

Senate

Authored by Senator Crider

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

  • Reading-1
  • Referral-Committee
Corrections and Criminal Law

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Enrolled Senate Bill (S) PDF
Senate Bill (S) PDF
Senate Bill (H) PDF
Introduced Senate Bill (S) PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
Fiscal Note: SB0172.04.ENRH.FN001 PDF

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