By making restitution a mandatory rather than an optional part of sentencing, HB 1751 recognizes the paramount importance of compensating crime victims for the harm they have suffered.
Criminal Justice
America’s Promise to Veterans Shouldn’t End Behind Bars
The 250th birthday of the United States has been a time of celebration and reflection across the nation. It’s a moment to honor our proud history, our values, our freedoms, and the men and women in uniform who, across generations, have bravely fought to preserve them. However, in 1999, just two years before America deployed...
August 1, 2026