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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act. Provides that beginning January 1, 2028, a treatment hospital, treatment hospital with approved pediatric transfer, or approved pediatric health care facility may submit a sexual assault treatment plan which includes the use of a TeleSANE interactive telecommunications system which allows a qualified medical provider to precept a medical forensic examination while located at a distant site. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that in inspection and copying of law enforcement records maintained by law enforcement agencies that relate to a minor who has been investigated, arrested, or taken into custody before the minor's 18th birthday by victims and their attorneys, the information identifying the nonrequesting victims shall be redacted in cases of multiple minor victims or multiple victims of sex offenses. Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that a victim shall not be excluded from any part of the trial unless a written motion to exclude a victim from trial was filed at least 60 days prior to the date set for trial. Makes other structural and technical changes in the Act. Makes other changes. Amends the Address Confidentiality for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, or Stalking Act. Defines "eligible person" as a person 18 years of age or older who is the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking; the parent or guardian of a minor or disabled adult who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking; and a household member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking. Allows household members who are not victims to participate in the program. Provides that a participant whose certification has not been withdrawn or cancelled may reapply to the Address Confidentiality Program to renew certification for an additional 4 years. Changes notice process for certification cancellation. Allows the Attorney General discretion to continue the participation of participants who have a change of legal name and specifies notice in that process. Makes other changes.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to laws protecting crime victims and survivors of sexual assault. Beginning January 1, 2028, hospitals and healthcare facilities can use a "TeleSANE" system, which is a telecommunications system allowing a qualified medical provider at a distant location to remotely supervise and guide a medical forensic examination for sexual assault survivors, expanding access to these crucial services. The bill also modifies rules regarding access to law enforcement records for minors, ensuring that identifying information of non-requesting victims is redacted in cases involving multiple victims of sex offenses. Additionally, it establishes a stricter timeline for excluding victims from trial proceedings, requiring a written motion to be filed at least 60 days before trial. Finally, the bill expands eligibility for the Address Confidentiality Program, which helps victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking protect their addresses, to include household members of victims and allows for longer certification periods and easier renewal for participants.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/10/2026)
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