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NE LB43
Adopt the Sexual Assault Victims' Bill of Rights Act and change certain rules of procedure
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Introduced
01/10/2019
01/10/2019
In Committee
01/14/2019
01/14/2019
Crossed Over
03/03/2020
03/03/2020
Passed
07/20/2020
07/20/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/11/2020
08/11/2020
Introduced Session
106th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to victims' rights; to amend section 29-1926, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and sections 29-119 and 29-1917, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2019; to adopt the Sexual Assault Victims' Bill of Rights Act; to redefine a term and change rules of criminal procedure relating to plea agreements and depositions; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill adopts the Sexual Assault Victims' Bill of Rights Act and changes certain rules of criminal procedure. It defines key terms like "advocate," "sexual assault," and "sexual assault victim." The bill provides various rights to sexual assault victims, including the right to have an advocate present during medical examinations and interviews, the right to a timely analysis of forensic evidence, and the right to information about the status of the investigation. It also prohibits using sexual assault forensic evidence to prosecute the victim for certain crimes. The bill amends existing laws to redefine the term "victim" and change rules related to plea agreements and depositions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by Governor on August 06, 2020 (on 08/11/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=37051 |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Slip/LB43.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Final/LB43.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LB43.pdf |
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