Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 223: Compensation for victims of violent crime.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 223 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Compensation for victims of violent crime. Primary sponsor: Cyndi Carrasco (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2025): First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases the compensation payable to victims of violent crimes: (1) for funeral, burial, or cremation expenses from $5,000 to $7,500; and (2) as an award to a claimant from $15,000 to $20,000.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyndi Carrasco | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Authored by Senator Carrasco