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- H.J.RES.106
H.J.RES.106: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced March 26, 2012
- Latest Major Action April 26, 2012
- See the eleven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (2 Democrats, 16 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denial or abridgement of the rights of a crime victim to fairness, respect, and dignity. Grants a crime victim the right: (1) to reasonable notice of, and to not be excluded from, public proceedings relating to the offense; (2) to be heard at any release, plea, sentencing, or other such proceeding involving any right established under this amendment; (3) to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (4) to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| March 26, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) |