DE SCR99

Establishes the Victims' Bill of Rights Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the Victims' Bill of Rights, which has not been revised since 1992.

Committee must study and make recommendations on victim definitions, notification procedures, rights for sexual assault victims including image-based sexual assault, funding of the Victims' Rights Fund and Compensation Assistance Program, and use of technology in victim services.

Committee composition includes 4 legislators (majority and minority from both chambers), Attorney General, Chief Defender, multiple judges and executive directors from victim advocacy organizations, police chiefs, and 2 community representatives supporting crime survivors.

Committee must hold its first meeting within 60 days of passage and submit final findings and recommendations to the General Assembly, Governor, and Legislative Council by January 15, 2024.

Senate Majority Caucus provides staff support and materials; quorum requires a majority of committee members; resolution expires upon submission of findings and recommendations.