BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 1159: Crime victims' rights

Addressing the rights of crime victims.

Summary

Requires the presiding officer at all criminal proceedings before a court: (1) To inquire as to the presence of the victim and/or a survivor of the victim; and (2) To read a list of the victim's rights. Requires the court to make fliers with a complete list of victims' rights available outside the courtroom.

From the Bill Digest (HB 1159), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to victims of crime;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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HB 1159 (2021–22) Fire district comm'r, number · Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2021
HB 1159 (2019–20) Definition of theft · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1159 (2017–18) Employmnt after govt service · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1159 (2015–16) Teen driving safety · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1159 (2013–14) Superior crt judges/Whatcom · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1159 (2009–10) King Co. distr court judges · Did not pass · died in committee