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Survivors' Bill of Rights in States: Incentives for State Laws

This bill aims to encourage states to enact laws protecting the rights of sexual assault survivors. The federal government will provide money (grants) to states that guarantee survivors basic rights, similar to those already existing at the federal level. This is intended to help ensure survivors have access to certain rights and support, no matter which state they live in.
Key points
States that pass laws protecting the rights of sexual assault survivors can receive grants from the federal government.
The goal is to help ensure survivors have basic rights guaranteed across states.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4978
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Process start date: 2021-08-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Survivors’ Bill of Rights in the States Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4978.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States that pass laws protecting the rights of sexual assault survivors can receive grants from the federal government.
  • The goal is to help ensure survivors have basic rights guaranteed across states.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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