That concern was raised when we were debating the bill in the House. The intention of this bill is by no means to take away restitution from victims. The victims need to be considered first and foremost.
In hearing the concerns raised on the floor in the chamber, I'll be bringing forward amendments to the bill that make that even clearer in the drafted bill that I have. I'll be bringing those amendments to the clerk because I think that is extremely important. This isn't meant to compete but, rather, to create another pathway for a judge, not “instead of” but “also”. That is the intent of this bill.