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S2832Introduced in the Senate

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 Hanna Gallo, District 27

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

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 11, 2026

63

Yes

0

No

12

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

  2. Scheduled for consideration

  3. Meeting postponed (06/02/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/03/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)

  7. Senate read and passed

  8. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)

  9. House passed in concurrence

  10. Transmitted to Governor

  11. Signed by Governor

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