CA AB2545

Prohibits denial of victim compensation claims based on military sexual assault solely because the assault was not reported to a superior officer or law enforcement at the time of the crime.

Requires the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board to consider alternative evidence of sexual assault, including reports to military victim advocates, medical records, mental health treatment documentation, credible witness statements, and restraining orders.

Applies only when both the perpetrator and victim were active duty military personnel at the time of the sexual assault, and covers assaults committed by military personnel, civilian military employees, contractors, and California National Guard members.

Expands the definition of acceptable evidence to include restricted or unrestricted reports made to military support personnel such as chaplains, attorneys, and sexual assault response coordinators.

Makes an appropriation from the continuously appropriated Restitution Fund to cover expanded compensation eligibility for military sexual assault victims.