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Senate advances measure to allow crime victims to access reparations through advocates without immediate filing
Summary
Second substitute House Bill 228 broadens reparations eligibility to allow victims to seek assistance via advocates (including forensic and non‑governmental advocates) without immediately initiating a criminal report and clarifies strangulation reporting and medical care requirements; the bill passed to third reading unanimously.
Senator Iwamoto presented second substitute House Bill 228, which modifies eligibility rules for the state’s crime victim reparations fund so victims can receive assistance for forensic exams, counseling, medical and other out‑of‑pocket costs without first initiating a criminal process. The bill permits victims to seek help from an advocate who can complete the necessary…
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