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HR 406

Recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Ohio, April 19-25, 2026.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Andrea White

Ohio designates April 19-25, 2026 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to raise awareness, support victims, and enforce victims’ rights and resources.

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Bill Summary · HR 406

Summary of Bill HR 406 (136th General Assembly, Ohio)

Title

Recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Ohio, April 19-25, 2026.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution expresses recognition and proclamation by the Ohio House of Representatives that April 19-25, 2026, should be observed in Ohio as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
  • It aims to acknowledge the impact of crime on victims and communities and to encourage awareness, support, and enforcement of crime victims’ rights and available resources.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution designates April 19-25, 2026, as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Ohio.
  • It emphasizes:
    • A commitment to prevent crime, support victims in healing, and hold offenders accountable.
    • The importance of treating victims with dignity and respect.
    • Ensuring access to support services and the ability to seek enforcement of victims’ rights.
  • It urges Ohio citizens to familiarize themselves with the issue of crime victims’ rights.
  • It directs the Clerk of the House to transmit authenticated copies of the resolution to Ohio news media.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Direct: Recognition by the Ohio General Assembly; state-level designation of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
  • Indirect: Raises awareness among Ohio residents, victim service providers, law enforcement, courts, and media about crime victims’ rights and available resources.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Status: Adopted in the 2026 session (as of action history: 2026-04-27).
  • Effective date: The resolution becomes official upon passage and adoption, with dissemination to media as specified.
  • Sponsor: Representative Andrea White (co-sponsor noted in the record).
  • Type: Resolution (non-binding) recognizing and commemorating National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

Impact and Context

  • This is a ceremonial/awareness measure rather than a substantive policy change or appropriation.
  • It serves to:
    • Elevate public consciousness about the rights and needs of crime victims.
    • Complement ongoing efforts by victim services organizations, law enforcement, and the judiciary to uphold victims’ rights.
    • Encourage community engagement and media coverage to spread information about resources and protections available to victims.

If you’d like, I can add a brief glossary of what National Crime Victims’ Rights Week typically covers or outline related Ohio programs and resources that align with the themes of the resolution.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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