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HB1214Introduced in the House

Require that courts consider as a mitigating factor during sentencing an individual's history as a victim of abuse and provide for a reduced sentence in certain circumstances.

Introduced

Introduced by Kadyn Wittman, District 15

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Require that courts consider as a mitigating factor during sentencing an individual's history as a victim of abuse and provide for a reduced sentence in certain circumstances.

Where it stands

Judiciary Tabled, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0. H.J. 20

February 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Tabled · February 9, 2026

12

Yes

0

No

1

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Bill history

  1. First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 178

  2. Judiciary Tabled, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0. H.J. 20

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