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NJ S1596
NJ S1596Requires Sexual Assault Response Team to include person trained in interacting with persons with developmental disabilities; designated as "Harrison's Law."
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Introduced
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill, designated as "Harrison's Law," requires every Sexual Assault Response Team to include a person trained in interacting with persons with developmental disabilities. Under current law, the county prosecutor's office in each county is required to establish a Sexual Assault Response Team or enter into an agreement with another county to share the services of that county's response team. Current law requires the response team to be comprised of a certified forensic sexual assault nurse examiner, a rape care advocate, and a law enforcement official. This bill requires the response team to also include a person who is trained in interacting with persons with developmental disabilities. Under the bill, a person who is trained in interacting with persons with developmental disabilities is only required to respond to a report of sexual assault if the victim has a developmental disability.
AI Summary
This bill, designated as "Harrison's Law," requires every Sexual Assault Response Team to include a person trained in interacting with persons with developmental disabilities. Under current law, the response team must include a certified forensic sexual assault nurse examiner, a rape care advocate, and a law enforcement official. This bill adds the requirement of a person trained in interacting with those with developmental disabilities, but only when the victim has a developmental disability. The bill also specifies that all members of the response team must complete standardized education and training.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/13/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S1596 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2000/1596_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S2000/1596_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2000/1596_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2000/1596_I1.PDF |
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