HB 1093 IN

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Requires law enforcement agencies and prosecuting attorneys to annually submit certain information concerning sexual assault to the Indiana criminal justice institute (institute). Requires the institute to annually submit a report to the state sexual assault response team (team) summarizing the information. Provides certain procedural protections for victims of sexual assault, including the rights guaranteed to a victim as they relate to: (1) the collection and analysis of sexual assault forensic evidence from the victim; (2) a victim's ability to obtain a copy of a law enforcement report concerning the sexual assault; and (3) legal procedures provided to protect a victim during a legal proceeding. Requires specified information to be included in the statewide sexual assault examination tracking system. Requires the team to study best practices and make recommendations concerning sexual assault response and victims' rights. Requires the team, not later than May 31, 2027, to report its findings and recommendations to the general assembly, the governor, and the attorney general.

• Victoria Garcia Wilburn Democratic · author

1. Jan 8, 2025 Coauthored by Representative Gore · lower
2. Jan 8, 2025 Authored by Representative Garcia Wilburn · lower
3. Jan 8, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code · lower
4. Jan 27, 2025 Representatives Bauer and Cash added as coauthors · lower