B26-0029

Institution of Higher Education Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Resource Accessibility Act of 2025

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Institutions of higher education must designate a confidential resource advisor, provide amnesty protections for reporting parties, and implement.

The Institution of Higher Education Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Resource Accessibility Act of 2025 mandates that institutions of higher education in the District of Columbia designate a confidential resource advisor to support students and employees reporting sexual misconduct. These advisors must be trained in trauma-informed responses and cannot hold positions that create conflicts of interest. Institutions must also provide amnesty protections for reporting parties, ensuring they are not disciplined for certain violations related to the reported incident.

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History

Apr 3

Council

Law L26-0101, Effective from Mar 19, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 005735

Feb 4

Council

Transmitted to Congress

May 2, 2025

Council

Act A26-0059 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 005314