A bill for an act relating to victim’s rights including the definition of victim.

HF 2059 amends Iowa law to expand the definition of "victim" to include first responders (law enforcement, fire personnel, and emergency medical services) for the purpose of presenting victim impact statements at sentencing. This change directly affects first responders who experience trauma or harm while responding to crimes, allowing them to formally share how an offense impacted them during court proceedings. The bill specifically adds this category to the existing definition, which already covers individuals harmed by crimes and certain family members of victims. The key provision enables first responders to participate in sentencing discussions under Code section 915.21, without altering broader victim rights protections.