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IA SSB3161
SB
AI Summary
- Amends Iowa Code Section 915.10, subsection 3, to expand the definition of "victim" under victim's rights law.
- First responders—including law enforcement, fire personnel, and emergency medical services personnel—may now be considered victims for specific purposes.
- First responders qualifying as victims are permitted to present victim impact statements to the court at the time of sentencing under Code section 915.21.
- The existing definition of "victim" remains unchanged: a person who suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm from a public offense or delinquent act (excluding simple misdemeanors), including immediate family members of victims who died, became incompetent, or were under 18 at the time of the offense.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to victim's rights including the definition of victim.
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
2/17/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/11/2026
Full Bill Text
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