Establishes a study commission and pilot program to support victims of military sexual trauma in North Carolina.
The bill establishes the North Carolina Military Sexual Trauma Study Commission to study issues related to military sexual trauma, including prevalence, barriers to reporting, and coordination gaps. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will create a Military Sexual Trauma Support Pilot Program, including a 24/7 hotline, peer support network, and trauma-informed counseling. The North Carolina National Guard will set up confidential reporting channels. The pilot program will terminate in 2028 unless extended. The commission will submit a final report in 2027.
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