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AK HB31

AK HB31
Dom Viol/sex Assault:training; Exam Kits


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Introduced
01/18/2017
In Committee
04/14/2018
Crossed Over
04/07/2017
Passed
06/27/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/02/2018

Introduced Session

30th Legislature

Bill Summary

An Act relating to law enforcement training in domestic violence and sexual assault; relating to sexual assault investigation protocols; requiring an inventory and reports on untested sexual assault examination kits; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing laws to require that law enforcement officers receive at least 12 hours of training on both domestic violence and sexual assault. It also requires the development of protocols to allow victims aged 18 and older to choose between a law enforcement report or an anonymous report when undergoing a medical forensic examination with evidence collection. Additionally, the bill mandates an annual inventory and report on the number of untested sexual assault examination kits held by law enforcement agencies and state departments, with the goal of addressing any backlog of untested kits.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (30)

Last Action

EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 7/1/18 (on 07/02/2018)

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