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Campus Safety: New Rules to Combat Sexual Violence

This act aims to enhance student safety on campuses, particularly concerning sexual violence prevention. It introduces new obligations for universities regarding incident reporting, victim support, and transparency. Citizens will gain better access to information about campus safety and support in difficult situations.
Key points
Universities must publish detailed statistics on sexual violence incidents, including the number of reports and disciplinary outcomes.
Introduction of a Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Coordinator role at each institution to offer confidential support to victims.
Creation of a public website with campus safety information, including ongoing investigations and coordinator contact details.
Universities must provide training for staff handling sexual violence cases, focusing on victim-centered and trauma-informed approaches.
Implementation of an amnesty policy for students reporting sexual violence incidents, ensuring they are not penalized for minor alcohol or drug violations revealed during the report.
Availability of grants for universities to research and implement programs for preventing campus violence, funded by penalties imposed on non-compliant institutions.
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Print number: 117_HR_9136
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Process start date: 2022-10-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Campus Accountability and Safety Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9136.

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 2022-10-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Universities must publish detailed statistics on sexual violence incidents, including the number of reports and disciplinary outcomes.
  • Introduction of a Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Coordinator role at each institution to offer confidential support to victims.
  • Creation of a public website with campus safety information, including ongoing investigations and coordinator contact details.
  • Universities must provide training for staff handling sexual violence cases, focusing on victim-centered and trauma-informed approaches.
  • Implementation of an amnesty policy for students reporting sexual violence incidents, ensuring they are not penalized for minor alcohol or drug violations revealed during the report.
  • Availability of grants for universities to research and implement programs for preventing campus violence, funded by penalties imposed on non-compliant institutions.
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. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

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

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