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Introduced
01/11/2017
01/11/2017
In Committee
04/04/2017
04/04/2017
Crossed Over
03/06/2017
03/06/2017
Passed
04/23/2017
04/23/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2017
05/16/2017
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to supporting victims of sexual assault; amending1RCW 43.330.470, 66.08.2601, 66.08.260, and 66.08.170; amending 2015 c2247 s 2 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 43.84.092; adding a3new section to chapter 43.10 RCW; adding a new section to chapter470.125 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 43.101 RCW; creating a new5section; prescribing penalties; providing an effective date;6providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.7
AI Summary
This bill aims to support victims of sexual assault in Washington state. It establishes the Washington Sexual Assault Kit Initiative project to provide funding for multidisciplinary teams to address previously unsubmitted sexual assault kits. The bill also requires specialized training for law enforcement on victim-centered, trauma-informed approaches to investigating sexual assault cases. Additionally, it creates a new sexual assault prevention and response account to fund various initiatives, including the Washington Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, victim services, and forensic analysis of sexual assault kits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (29)
Tina Orwall (D)*,
Steve Bergquist (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Laurie Dolan (D),
Jake Fey (D),
Noel Frame (D),
Roger Goodman (D),
Mia Gregerson (D),
Dan Griffey (R),
Mark Harmsworth (R),
Dave Hayes (R),
Laurie Jinkins (D),
Ruth Kagi (D),
Christine Kilduff (D),
Brad Klippert (R),
Shelley Kloba (D),
Joan McBride (D),
Joyce McDonald (R),
Gina Mosbrucker (R),
Dick Muri (R),
Strom Peterson (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Marcus Riccelli (D),
Mike Sells (D),
Tana Senn (D),
Melanie Stambaugh (R),
Derek Stanford (D),
Gael Tarleton (D),
Sharon Wylie (D),
Last Action
Effective date 7/23/2017. (on 05/16/2017)
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