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This bill provides additional funding incentives to states that implement strong rights for sexual assault survivors. Specifically, the bill creates a tiered funding system where states receive different levels of federal grant funding based on how comprehensively they protect sexual assault survivors' rights. States can qualify for funding by either enacting a specific law or implementing practices that align with federal standards outlined in section 3772 of title 18 of the United States Code. The funding tiers are structured as follows: 60% of available funds go to states with the most comprehensive laws, 25% to states with substantial protective practices, and 15% to states with practices substantially similar to federal standards. The bill also extends the preservation requirements for sexual assault evidence kits from the maximum statute of limitations or 20 years (whichever was shorter) to a minimum of 20 years, and simplifies the language around how survivors can request notification or further preservation of evidence kits by removing the requirement that requests be "written". These changes aim to provide more consistent support and protection for sexual assault survivors across different states.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1931/all-info