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CA AB1467

Bill

Status

Passed

9/27/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sabrina Cervantes

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Expands existing sexual assault procedures at community colleges, California State University, Hastings College of Law, and University of California to also cover domestic violence and incidents at any location, not just on-campus grounds.

  • Requires sexual assault and domestic violence counselors to be independent from Title IX offices, meet specific Evidence Code qualifications, and provide services regardless of whether victims report to Title IX or law enforcement.

  • Mandates counselors obtain explicit victim permission before disclosing victim identity or identifying information to any authority, including law enforcement, unless required by law, to maintain confidentiality and preserve legal privileges.

  • Requires victims receive information about all available options including counselors, criminal and civil prosecution, disciplinary processes, alternative dispute resolution, alternative housing, and academic assistance.

  • Requires annual review and updates to procedures in collaboration with counselors, students, faculty, and staff; authorizes California State University Chancellor to update related executive orders in annual reports to legislative committees.

Legislative Description

Student safety: sexual assault and domestic violence procedures and protocols: sexual assault and domestic violence counselors.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 556, Statutes of 2022.

9/27/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/15/2022
Judiciary6/1/2022
Education5/4/2022
Rules2/1/2022
Appropriations4/27/2021
Judiciary4/19/2021
Higher Education3/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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