S 1220
An Act to protect victims of crimes and the public
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen protections for victims of crimes and the public, particularly in the context of pre-trial release decisions involving dangerous individuals. The emergency preamble indicates that the law is necessary to ensure immediate public safety. The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee and subsequently heard.
Key provisions
- Strengthens protections for victims of crime.
- Addresses pre-trial release decisions involving dangerous persons.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (JR10).
- The bill was heard on September 9, 2025.
- Similar legislation has been proposed in the past.
- The bill was concurred by the House.
- The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee.
- The bill is related to ensuring domestic violence victims' protections.
Who is affected
- Victims of crime
- The public
- Judicial system
- Individuals subject to pre-trial release
Notable changes
- The bill declares an emergency to ensure immediate public safety.
- It focuses on strengthening protections related to pre-trial release decisions.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
Cosponsors
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
Patrick M. O'Connor
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Bill S.1220 194th (Current)
An Act to protect victims of crimes and the public
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1220) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida for legislation to protect victims of crimes and the public. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Patrick M. O'Connor
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to strengthen the protections for victims of crime and the public of statutes under which the judicial system decides questions relating to the pre-trial release of dangerous persons, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety and convenience.
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1220
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2 and virtual |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 |
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