S 2770
Survivors’ Bill of Rights in the States Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill aims to support states in establishing and strengthening legal rights for survivors of sexual assault. It directs the Department of Justice to provide grants to states that already have laws guaranteeing these rights, as outlined in U.S. Code. The grants will be based on a percentage of the state’s previous funding from a federal crime prevention program and can be used for various initiatives related to survivor support and evidence handling. The bill also authorizes $20 million annually for these grants over five years.
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Thomas Tillis
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