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The county where a victim resides will become an eligible venue for cases when a vulnerable adult is financially exploited. Vulnerable adult financial protections enhanced HF0090/SF0187/CH5 (view full story) |
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New law to toughen penalties for fake 911 calls The list of acts that constitutes criminal conduct related to emergency telephone calls will expand. SF1168/HF1043/CH20 (view full story) |
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Integration of new emergency technology gets go-ahead New law allows the Statewide Radio Board to become the Statewide Emergency Communications Board. HF0669/SF0803/CH32 (view full story) |
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Crime victim rights changed, stalking language clarified Identifying information regarding a victim or other person who seeks notification of a defendant’s release from custody is one part of a new law. SF0769/HF1051/CH34 (view full story) |
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Governor signs Guardian Ad Litem Board changes Technical changes OK’d for structure, activities of the Guardian Ad Litem Board SF0834/HF0440/CH37 (view full story) |
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Domestic abuse changes signed into law Governor gives his approval to set of four updates to domestic violence statutes. HF1400/SF1423/CH47 (view full story) |
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Victim protection program expands to family members The Safe at Home address confidentiality program, used primarily by survivors of domestic violence or stalking, could be expanded to include family members if they fear they are in danger. HF0580/SF0509/CH76 (view full story) |
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Losing cash for prostitution offense A person engaging in a prostitution or sex trafficking will lose more than just their vehicle. SF0346/HF0411/CH80 (view full story) |
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Public safety/judiciary law includes more than $100 million in new funding
Corrections Department personnel to see pay raise of 2 percent per year — approximately $30 million of the new funding. More than $100 million in new funding will be directed to the state’s judiciary and public safety areas. SF0671/HF0724/CH86 (view full story) |
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Concurrently vs. consecutively clarification sought New law is designed to close release loophole for sex offenders. HF0790/SF0668/CH96 (view full story) |
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Helping intoxicated underage drinkers do the right thing New law will allow underage drinkers looking out for their friend’s health to avoid a minor consumption ticket. HF0946/SF0744/CH112 (view full story) |
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Public transit operators to get added protection A new law will add Metro Transit and other public transit operators to the list of protected occupations and individuals under the fourth-degree assault statute. HF0590/SF1068/CH133 (view full story) |
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Harsher wildfire arson penalties enacted Felony penalties for wildfire arson will increase based on certain damages HF0228/SF0614/CH139 (view full story) |