HB 2912 - DIGEST

Establishes the safety and access for immigrant victims act.

Requires a certifying agency, on request of a victim or representative, including the victim's attorney, accredited representative, or domestic violence, sexual assault, or victim's service provider, to make a determination on a specific form whether the victim was a victim of criminal activity and has been helpful, is being helpful, or is likely to be helpful to the detection or investigation or prosecution of that criminal activity.

Prohibits a certifying agency and certifying officials from disclosing personally identifying information or the immigration status of a victim or person requesting the form certification, unless certain conditions are met.

Requires the office of crime victims advocacy to convene a crime victim certification steering committee to monitor compliance with this act and to perform other duties.

Defines "certifying agency" as a state or local law enforcement agency, prosecutor, administrative judge, hearing office, or other authority that has responsibility for the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity.