2021 House Bill 4798

Revise prosecutors redacting victim data

Introduced in the House

May 6, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Graham Filler (R-93)

To place in statute the practice of prosecuting attorneys keeping victim’s personal and contact information confidential, and of redacting this from criminal court case records with specified exceptions. The bill prescribes specific rules, requirements and procedures.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 2, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 1, 2021

Substitute offered by Rep. Graham Filler (R-93)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 2, 2021

Passed in the House 95 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 7, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

March 8, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.