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MS HR39

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/9/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Felsher

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 23-29, 2023, as Crime Victims' Rights Week in Mississippi
  • Designates April 28, 2023, as a Day of Prayer for Victims of Crime in Mississippi
  • Notes that in 2021, Mississippi law enforcement agencies reported 3,434 violent-crime incidents and 31,243 property-crime incidents
  • References Mississippi Constitution Section 26A(1), which guarantees crime victims the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect throughout the criminal justice process
  • Emphasizes the importance of accessible, trauma-informed services for all crime victims and recognizes the role of faith communities in supporting victims

Legislative Description

Crime Victim's Rights Week; designate April 23-29, 2023, as in Mississippi.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/9/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2023

Full Bill Text

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