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MO HB595
Bill
Status
1/21/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ira Anders
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AI Summary
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Every public institution of higher education in Missouri must execute a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with local law enforcement agencies regarding sexual crimes involving students or occurring on institution property
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Institution staff must exchange known information about alleged crimes with local law enforcement, subject to disclosure restrictions and confidentiality requirements
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MOUs must establish investigation protocols including notification standards, communication procedures, evidence preservation measures, and delineation of investigative responsibilities
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Institutions must agree to training requirements on issues related to sexual violence
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MOUs must include methods for sharing crime information with victim consent, as well as anonymous sharing of crime details to protect overall campus safety
Legislative Description
Requires public institution of higher education staff members to report alleged sexual assault and misconduct cases directly to local law enforcement and to cooperate in any subsequent investigation
Last Action
Referred: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness(H)
3/31/2015