Bill > S2191

This bill aims to strengthen protections and support for survivors of sexual violence on higher education campuses. Key provisions include: 1) Requiring each public or private degree-granting institution of higher education to adopt a detailed policy on dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including procedures for reporting incidents, accessing emergency assistance and support services, and the institution's disciplinary process. 2) Mandating the appointment of a campus safety advisor in the Department of Higher Education to coordinate and disseminate best practices and resources for enhancing campus safety. 3) Requiring institutions to enter into memoranda of understanding with local sexual assault and domestic violence service providers to ensure students have access to confidential off-campus support services. 4) Establishing the role of a confidential resource advisor on each campus to provide information and support to reporting parties without triggering the institution's obligation to investigate. 5) Mandating annual training for staff involved in the institution's disciplinary process and for designated "responsible employees" required to report incidents to the Title IX coordinator. 6) Requiring institutions to prepare and submit annual reports on the number of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking allegations and disciplinary actions. Overall, the bill aims to improve campus responses to and support for survivors of sexual violence through comprehensive policy requirements, coordination with local service providers, and enhanced training and reporting.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2191