Bill > HB1415

This bill establishes a state sexual assault response team within the criminal justice institute, comprised of 14 members representing various stakeholders including law enforcement, legal professionals, victim advocates, medical experts, and disability specialists. The team will meet quarterly from July 1, 2025, through July 1, 2027, with specific tasks including surveying local sexual assault response teams, evaluating investigation protocols and training programs, and gathering qualitative data from sexual assault survivors about their experiences with law enforcement. By June 30, 2027, the team is required to compile best practices and file a comprehensive report with recommendations for improving sexual assault investigations and training in Indiana. Additionally, the team will develop victim rights documents to be used when providers or law enforcement interact with sexual assault victims, ensuring these documents are accessible in multiple languages and formats. The bill aims to create a coordinated, comprehensive approach to supporting sexual assault victims and improving the systemic response to sexual assault in the state.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1415/details