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Nebraska victims denied right to speak at sentencing; bill seeks to restore their voice.
In Nebraska, crime victims are being routinely denied their legal right to speak at sentencing hearings, despite state law allowing oral or written victim impact statements.
Survivors like Chloe Kroll and Tiffany Yant say being blocked from speaking left them re-traumatized, as judges exercise discretion to prevent victims from sharing their stories—while defendants are permitted to speak.
In response, Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Sen. Carolyn Bosn’s introduced LB 1181, a bill to give victims, not judges, the power to decide whether to speak.
The legislation also clarifies victim eligibility, especially in homicide cases, and improves notification when bond conditions change.
The bill, part of broader victim-centered reforms, has not yet been scheduled for a committee hearing as of January 23, 2026.
A las víctimas de Nebraska se les negó el derecho a hablar en la sentencia; Bill busca restablecer su voz.