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H8155Introduced in the House

Under the emergency fund for victims, increases the share of a victim’s total award that may be used for relocation related expenses but not increase total compensation available to a victim.

Passed

Introduced by Grace Diaz, District 11

What does this bill do?

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Official description

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION - Under the emergency fund for victims, increases the share of a victim’s total award that may be used for relocation related expenses but not increase total compensation available to a victim.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 18, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Passage · June 11, 2026

38

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)

  7. House read and passed

  8. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

  9. Senate passed in concurrence

  10. Transmitted to Governor

  11. Signed by Governor

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