Senate Bill 413 aims to enhance legal 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 aid a victim of sexual assault will not be charged with possession of controlled substances if they sought emergency assistance or reported the assault, provided they meet specific conditions, such as providing their name and contact information. Additionally, victims of sexual assault are granted similar immunity under the same circumstances. The bill also prohibits the revocation of pretrial release or probation based on these violations.

Furthermore, the bill extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting second-degree sexual assault from 10 years to 20 years. It modifies tenant rights by allowing individuals to terminate their residential tenancy without liability for rent if they provide a certified copy of an injunction or criminal complaint related to a sexual assault, removing the requirement of demonstrating an imminent threat of serious physical harm. The bill includes various amendments to existing statutes to reflect these changes, including the renumbering of certain sections and the creation of new provisions to clarify the definitions and conditions under which immunity applies.

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