Concerns victim's right to rape care advocate under certain circumstances.
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Overview
This bill aims to ensure victims of sexual offenses have access to rape care advocates during legal and medical proceedings. It requires law enforcement and medical providers to immediately notify designated rape crisis centers when an alleged sexual offense occurs, and guarantees victims the right to have a rape care advocate present and confer with them before and during examinations or interviews. The bill also clarifies definitions related to these terms and establishes procedures for notification and advocacy.
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