An Act Regarding Prosecution Standards for Nonfatal Strangulation or Suffocation in Domestic Violence Cases

This bill sets new rules for prosecuting domestic violence cases involving nonfatal strangulation or suffocation. It prevents victims or their family from posting bail for the accused and allows victims' statements to be used in court without their presence. The bill also makes domestic violence aggravated assault by nonfatal strangulation or suffocation a Class A crime and requires training for legal and law enforcement professionals on this issue.

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