Assembly Bill 414 aims to enhance protections for victims of sexual assault and those who assist them by providing immunity from prosecution for certain controlled substance and alcohol violations. The bill stipulates that individuals who assist a victim of sexual assault will not be charged with controlled substance violations if they sought emergency assistance, encountered law enforcement at a medical facility, or reported the assault. Additionally, victims of sexual assault are granted similar immunity under specified conditions. The bill also prohibits the revocation of pretrial release, probation, or parole based on these violations.

Furthermore, the bill extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting second-degree sexual assault from 10 years to 20 years and modifies tenant rights regarding termination of residency in cases of sexual assault. It removes the requirement that a tenant must face an imminent threat of serious physical harm to terminate their tenancy if they provide a certified copy of an injunction or criminal complaint related to the assault. The bill also clarifies definitions related to crime victims and bystanders, ensuring that underage individuals who assist victims are not penalized for alcohol-related offenses under certain circumstances.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 125.07(5)(b), 125.07, 125.07(5)(c), 704.16(1)(b)3, 704.16, 939.74(2)(ar), 939.74