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CA AB1467
Bill
Status
9/27/2022
Primary Sponsor
Sabrina Cervantes
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Requires victims receive information about all available options including counselors, criminal and civil prosecution, disciplinary processes, alternative dispute resolution, alternative housing, and academic assistance.
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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