Iowa SF2379 strengthens victim protections, including rights for sexual abuse victims, sex offender registration, and mental competency evaluations.

Iowa SF2379 amends laws to enhance protections for crime victims, particularly those of sexual abuse. It mandates that a victim counselor or crime victim center cannot be compelled to disclose confidential communications or information unless specified exceptions apply. The bill also grants victims rights such as the right to a sexual assault examination, the right to have a sexual assault examination kit preserved, and the right to be informed of the status and location of a sexual assault examination kit.

Iowa SF2379 strengthens victim protections, including rights for sexual abuse victims, sex offender registration, and mental competency evaluations.

Iowa SF2379 amends laws to enhance protections for crime victims, particularly those of sexual abuse. It mandates that a victim counselor or crime victim center cannot be compelled to disclose confidential communications or information unless specified exceptions apply. The bill also grants victims rights such as the right to a sexual assault examination, the right to have a sexual assault examination kit preserved, and the right to be informed of the status and location of a sexual assault examination kit.