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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2023 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to aggravating circumstances. [HB-104] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Amend KRS 532.025 to include abuse of a corpse by deviate sexual intercourse, sexual intercouse, or sexual contact as an aggravating circumstance; provide that the Act may be cited as Angela's Law.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Samara Heavrin Introduced In House on 01/05/2023

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2023 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance. [HB-93] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Unemployment ] [Human Services ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Amend KRS 341.370 to prohibit disqualification from benefits for workers unemployed as a result of domestic violence and abuse, dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, or stalking; amend KRS 341.530 to charge benefits to pooled account for workers displaced from employment through domestic or dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, or stalking; amend KRS 341.125 to require the secretary to provide training to personnel who process claims related to domestic or dating violence and abuse, sexual assault, or stalking and to report to the Legislative (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. George Brown Introduced In House on 01/04/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the confidentiality of home address information for victims of child abduction and to the administration of the address confidentiality program by the office of the attorney general. [HB-1161] [Crime ] [Data Privacy ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information for victims of child abduction and to the administration of the address confidentiality program by the office of the attorney general.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Leach Effective Immediately on 05/24/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to crime victims' compensation. [SB-49] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Services ]
Relating to crime victims' compensation.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Effective On 9/1/23 on 05/19/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the persons who may provide information to a parole panel considering the release of an inmate on parole or to mandatory supervision. [HB-517] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the persons who may provide information to a parole panel considering the release of an inmate on parole or to mandatory supervision.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Parker Effective On 9/1/23 on 06/10/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to authorizing the comptroller to release a reported owner's unclaimed property to the owner's crime victim in certain circumstances and payment by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of certain amounts owed by an inmate. [SB-57] [Crime ] [Consumer Protection ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to authorizing the comptroller to release a reported owner's unclaimed property to the owner's crime victim in certain circumstances and payment by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of certain amounts owed by an inmate.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Read First Time on 02/15/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to crime victims' compensation. [HB-250] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Services ]
Relating to crime victims' compensation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Donna Howard Laid On The Table Subject To Call on 05/03/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the possession of certain photographs and images by inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [SB-151] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the possession of certain photographs and images by inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Drew Springer Read First Time on 02/15/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter. [HB-393] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dustin Burrows Effective On 9/1/23 on 06/02/2023

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

Speak Out Act [S.4524] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Data Privacy ]
A bill to limit the judicial enforceability of predispute nondisclosure and nondisparagement contract clauses relating to disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Became Public Law No: 117-224. on 12/07/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

A resolution designating June 15, 2022, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month". [SR-682] [Senior Citizens ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ] [Human Rights ] [Crime ]
A resolution designating June 15, 2022, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 06/16/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

Condemning the atrocity that occurred in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022, in which 10 Americans were killed and 3 were injured, and in which 11 of the 13 victims were Black Americans, condemning the Great Replacement Theory as a White supremacist conspiracy theory, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating White supremacy, hatred, and racial injustice. [HR-1152] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Crime ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Condemning the atrocity that occurred in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022, in which 10 Americans were killed and 3 were injured, and in which 11 of the 13 victims were Black Americans, condemning the Great Replacement Theory as a White supremacist conspiracy theory, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating White supremacy, hatred, and racial injustice.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Pursuant To The Provisions Of H. Res. 1153, H. Res. 1152 Is Considered Passed House. on 06/08/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Ensuring Diversity in Community Banking Act AI in Counterterrorism Oversight Enhancement Act Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act of 2022 Integrity Committee Transparency Act of 2022 Securing Inspector General Independence Act of 2022 Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2022 PLUM Act of 2022 Periodically Listing Updates to Management Act of 2022 Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act Central Coast Heritage Protection Act Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act Colorado Wilderness Act of 2020 Global Health Security Act of 2022 BURMA Act of 2022 Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022 District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act Libya Stabilization Act Taiwan Peace and Stability Act Protecting America’s Wilderness Act FedRAMP Authorization Act Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2022 [HB-7900] [Defense ] [Military ] [National Security ]
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith S.amdt.5499 Amendment Sa 5499 Proposed By Senator Reed. on 10/11/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act [S.4162] [Education ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ]
A bill to require the Secretary of Education, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to publish an annual report on indicators of school crime and safety that includes data on school shootings, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Bennet Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/09/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. [HR-1073] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ]
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster Introduced In House on 04/28/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. [SR-603] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 04/28/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

SAFER Act Savings Access For Escaping and Rebuilding Act of 2022 [S.3993] [Finance ] [Retirement ] [Human Services ]
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans for domestic abuse victims.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/05/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

MST Claims Coordination Act [HB-7335] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Military ] [Public Health ]
To improve coordination between the Veterans Health Administration and the Veterans Benefits Administration with respect to claims for compensation arising from military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Elaine Luria Became Public Law No: 117-303. on 12/27/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022 [S.3949] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
A bill to reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Became Public Law No: 117-348. on 01/05/2023

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2022 Regular Session

A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of John Bissell Roberts to the Crime Victims Compensation Board. [SR-225] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Confirm the appointment of John Bissell Roberts to the Crime Victims Compensation Board for a term expiring July 1, 2024.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Julie Adams Adopted 36-0 on 04/14/2022

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