The bill aims to enhance safety at institutions of higher education and support survivors of sexual assault. It prohibits postsecondary educational institutions from pressuring students who report sexual misconduct to enter into nondisclosure agreements regarding the allegations. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to require that student and faculty identification cards include contact information for a regional community-based organization that provides 24/7 support for survivors of sexual assault, alongside existing suicide prevention resources.

Furthermore, the bill expands the rights of sexual assault survivors by ensuring they receive comprehensive support and information throughout the legal process. Key provisions include the right to a medical forensic examination at no cost, access to a sexual assault survivor's advocate during investigations, and written notifications regarding the preservation and analysis of sexual assault kits. The bill also clarifies that survivors retain these rights regardless of their participation in the criminal justice system and establishes a process for seeking compliance if these rights are denied.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28B.112.040, 28B.10.147
Substitute Bill: 28B.10.735, 28B.112.040, 28B.10.147
Second Substitute: 28B.10.735
Engrossed Second Substitute: 28B.10.735, 70.125.110