IL SB2839

All higher education institutions must adopt a comprehensive policy on sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking by August 1, 2016, consistent with federal and state law.

Policy must define consent as a freely given agreement and specify that consent cannot be given by incapacitated, asleep, underage, or mentally disabled individuals; lack of resistance does not constitute consent; and consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Institutions must establish reporting procedures including options for electronic, anonymous, and confidential reporting; contact information for Title IX coordinators, law enforcement, and sexual assault crisis centers; and procedures for responding to reported incidents.

Institutions must provide survivors with information about interim protective measures, accommodations, campus no contact orders, and state court orders of protection.

Institutions must establish complaint resolution procedures, specify potential sanctions including suspension or expulsion, provide amnesty to good-faith reporters, and prohibit retaliation against those who report violations or participate in complaint procedures.