MS HB1300

Creates "The Sexual Assault Response for Students Act" requiring all public universities and community colleges to adopt comprehensive policies on sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking by August 1, 2019.

Mandates policies include a specific definition of consent recognizing voluntary agreement, inability to consent when incapacitated by alcohol/drugs/sleep/age/mental disability, and the right to withdraw consent at any time.

Requires institutions to provide complainants with information on reporting options, confidential advisors, interim protective measures, accommodations, and support services, with amnesty for students reporting while under the influence.

Establishes confidential advisor positions whose communications are protected and who cannot be assigned Title IX reporting duties, with required training on trauma-informed practices and complaint procedures.

Creates minimum complaint resolution procedures including timely processing, trained investigators, advance notice to parties, advisor representation rights, written decisions within seven business days, and appeal rights for procedural errors or new evidence.