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AL SB41

AL SB41
Sexual assault, provide for victim notification, provide for certain rights to victims, Sexual Assault Task Force, created, Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights


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Introduced
03/05/2019
In Committee
03/21/2019
Crossed Over
03/21/2019
Passed
Dead
05/31/2019

Introduced Session

Regular Session 2019

Bill Summary

Sexual assault, provide for victim notification, provide for certain rights to victims, Sexual Assault Task Force, created, Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights, which provides various rights for survivors of sexual assault. These include the right to a free medical forensic examination, the preservation of sexual assault evidence kits for at least 20 years, and the right to be notified about the results of forensic testing and the planned destruction of evidence. The bill also creates a Sexual Assault Task Force to develop recommendations for improving the care and treatment of sexual assault survivors and the preservation of evidence. The Task Force will include representatives from law enforcement, the medical community, and victim advocacy groups.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Judiciary first Amendment Offered (on 04/18/2019)

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