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- H.J.RES.45
H.J.RES.45: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.
About This Bill
- Introduced April 16, 2015
- Latest Major Action May 1, 2015
- See the eleven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 16, 2015
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment Prohibits denial or abridgement of a crime victim's rights to: (1) reasonable notice of, and inclusion in, public proceedings relating to the offense; (2) be heard at any release, plea, sentencing, or other proceeding involving any right established under this amendment; (3) proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (4) reasonable notice of the release or escape of the accused; (5) due consideration of the crime...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 1, 2015 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| April 17, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| April 16, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 16, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) |