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Read updates from Marsy's Law efforts across the country.
Lawmakers announce next steps for Marsy’s Law
Measure to provide equal constitutional protections for crime victims, which was approved unanimously in 2018, enters second legislative session
Advocates Cite Milestone Year’ for Marsy’s Law, Hoping Supreme Court Upholds Voters
Via Ky Forward:
2018 was a milestone year for crime victims’ rights in Kentucky thanks to courageous legislators, determined advocates and hundreds of thousands of Kentuckians. Marsy’s Law was the first bill to pass in the General Assembly and then went to the ballot winning support from 63% of Kentucky voters.
Big Victories for Victims' Rights in 2019
2019 has brought a whirlwind of activity for Marsy's Law for Wisconsin's grassroots coalition. For all of you that have been following along with our efforts to strengthen the rights of Wisconsin crime victims, you'll know that this was a big month for our bipartisan legislation, and January has brought some huge successes – but also a small disappointment.
MLWI Passes State Assembly Committee With Overwhelming Bipartisan Support
Second consideration of bipartisan victims’ rights legislation clears legislative committees, available for scheduling before full Senate and Assembly
Wisconsin Attorney General Kaul Announces Support for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin
Attorney General joins in support of bipartisan legislation as grassroots coalition pushes for January legislative passage.
MLWI Passes Key State Senate Committee
Second consideration of bipartisan victims’ rights legislation approved by Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety