H3038

Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights establishes rights for survivors of sexual assault in South Carolina.

The Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights establishes rights for survivors of sexual assault in South Carolina. It includes the right to be interviewed by a law enforcement officer of the survivor's choosing gender, language, or with a qualified interpreter if reasonably accommodated. Survivors have the right to a free forensic medical examination, to have a victim advocate present during examinations and interviews, and to be informed of the results of their forensic evidence analysis.

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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled