This bill establishes a committee tasked with studying options for providing information to family members of intentional homicide victims in cases where the Department of Justice does not file charges. The committee will consist of two Senate members and three House members, who will review relevant laws from other states, assess the current communication process for families, and investigate potential systemic issues in the investigatory process. The committee is required to report its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2026.

Additionally, the bill repeals the refugee resettlement program administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and prohibits any state expenditure on refugee resettlement. It also removes Hepatitis B from the list of required childhood immunizations, which is expected to reduce state expenditures related to vaccine purchases by approximately $20,000 in FY 2027 and $82,000 in subsequent years. The bill's provisions regarding the refugee program will result in a reduction of approximately $4.5 million in federal expenditures annually.

Statutes affected:
As Amended by the House: 141-C:20-a, 161:2