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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 1028

HB 1028: Crime victims & witnesses

Supporting crime victims and witnesses by promoting victim-centered, trauma-informed responses in the legal system.

Summary

  • Reestablishes the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Best Practices Advisory Group.
  • Provides that a medical disclosure authorization to a health care provider or facility regarding a forensic examination remains valid until the end of all related criminal proceedings, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Extends the statute of limitations that applies to the prosecution of sex offenses where the suspect is identified by DNA testing or photograph.
  • Modifies the curriculum and requirements for certain training programs offered by the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC).
  • Requires the CJTC to administer a program to establish a statewide resource prosecutor for sexual assault cases, and to develop and conduct specialized training for persons responsible for prosecuting sexual assault cases involving adult victims.
  • Expands the statutory rights of crime victims, survivors, and witnesses to apply to any adult or juvenile criminal proceeding, and any sexually violent predator commitment proceeding.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 1028), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 25, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 6, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 1, 2023
  6. LawMay 1, 2023
Prime sponsor
Tina Orwall (D-33)
Introduced
January 9, 2023 in the House
Last action
May 1, 2023
Session law
Chapter 197, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1028, SHB 1028, 2SHB 1028

AN ACT Relating to supporting crime victims and witnesses by promoting victim-centered, trauma-informed responses in the legal system;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tina Orwall (D-33)

17 co-sponsors (15 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Gina Mosbrucker R-14Cindy Ryu D-32Tarra Simmons D-23Roger Goodman D-45Julia Reed D-36Debra Lekanoff D-40Gerry Pollet D-46Lisa Callan D-5Beth Doglio D-22Nicole Macri D-43Michelle Valdez R-26Kristine Reeves D-30Sharon Wylie D-49Mia Gregerson D-33Lauren Davis D-32Timm Ormsby D-3Mary Fosse D-38

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2023
Version voted on: 2SHB 1028
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican38002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 11, 2023
Version voted on: 2SHB 1028
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 13, 2023
Version voted on: 2SHB 1028
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023*. (2SHB 1028)
  2. Chapter 197, 2023 Laws. (2SHB 1028)
  3. Governor signed. (2SHB 1028)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2SHB 1028)
  5. President signed. (2SHB 1028)
  6. Speaker signed. (2SHB 1028)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SHB 1028)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (2SHB 1028)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SHB 1028)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1028)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (2SHB 1028)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SHB 1028)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 1028)
  14. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Law & Justice. (2SHB 1028)
  15. Referred to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1028)
  16. And refer to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1028)
  17. LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SHB 1028)
  18. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (2SHB 1028)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (2SHB 1028)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1028)
  21. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 1028)
  22. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1028)
  23. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SHB 1028)
  25. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1028)
  26. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  27. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SHB 1028)
  28. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1028)
  29. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  30. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 1028)
  31. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 1028)
  32. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1028)
  33. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1028)
  34. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1028)
  35. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  36. Minority; without recommendation.
  37. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  38. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1028)
  39. Referred to Appropriations.
  40. CSJR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1028)
  41. CSJR - Executive action taken by committee.
  42. CSJR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  43. First reading, referred to Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry.
  44. Prefiled for introduction.

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