Washington D.C. Council Bill 230004 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 2 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-01-11 - Notice of Intent to Act on B23-0004 Published in the DC Register
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

As introduced it clarifies when a victim has the right to have a sexual assault advocate present and establishes that sexual assault advocates are certified by the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants. It establishes a victims right to receive information about their case from prosecutors and MPD. It establishes confidentiality and mandatory reporting requirements for sexual assault victim advocates. It clarifies victims rights when receiving medical care and among other things expands the definition of sexual contact to include the removal of a person's clothing without consent.

Sexual Assault Victims' Rights Amendment Act of 2019

Cnc. Charles Allen [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2019-01-11	Council	Notice of Intent to Act on B23-0004 Published in the DC Register
2019-01-08	Council	Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
2019-01-02	Council	Introduced in Office of the Secretary

Type	Source
Summary	https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B23-0004
Text	https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/41557/Introduction/B23-0004-Introduction.pdf