Loading chat...
ID H0540
Bill
Status
Passed
3/18/2022
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
Click for details
AI Summary
- Expands law enforcement training requirements to include sexual assault complaints alongside domestic violence, emphasizing criminal law enforcement, community resources, and victim protection
- Requires peace officers responding to domestic violence or sexual assault calls to provide victims with written notice of available shelters, resources, and legal options including protection orders and civil remedies
- Mandates officers make every effort to arrange, offer, or facilitate transportation for victims to hospitals for treatment or to places of safety or shelters
- Requires law enforcement agencies to forward offense reports to prosecutors within 10 days if probable cause exists that an offense was committed, unless the case is under active investigation
- Effective date: July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide for law enforcement training, powers, and duties regarding sexual assault complaints.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 17, 2022 Session Law Chapter 65 Effective: 07/01/2022
3/18/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary and Rules2/24/2022
Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/7/2022
Full Bill Text
No bill text available