S 1931
A bill to provide additional funding to States that provide certain rights to sexual assault survivors, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to provide increased federal funding to states that offer strong legal protections and support to survivors of sexual assault. Specifically, it modifies existing law to incentivize states to align their policies with federal standards for survivor rights, as outlined in Title 18 of the U.S. Code. The bill also extends the timeframe for preserving evidence kits related to sexual assault cases and simplifies the process for requesting their preservation.
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