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Campus Safety: New Rules to Combat Sexual Assault

This act introduces new rules for reporting and responding to sexual violence on college campuses, increasing data transparency and victim support. It aims to improve student safety and ensure fairer disciplinary procedures.
Key points
Colleges must publish sexual offense statistics online in an easily accessible manner, including detailed data on reports and disciplinary outcomes.
A new role of Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Coordinator is established to support victims, ensure confidentiality, and inform about available options without mandatory reporting to law enforcement.
Colleges must provide an amnesty policy for students reporting sexual violence, protecting them from sanctions for minor alcohol or drug violations revealed during the report.
Mandatory training is introduced for university staff handling sexual violence cases, focusing on victim-centered and trauma-informed approaches.
A publicly available website will be created with campus safety information, including ongoing investigations and crime data.
Colleges can apply for grants to research and implement prevention programs and victim support, funded by penalties imposed on institutions for non-compliance.
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Print number: 117_S_5047
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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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_S_5047.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges must publish sexual offense statistics online in an easily accessible manner, including detailed data on reports and disciplinary outcomes.
  • A new role of Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Coordinator is established to support victims, ensure confidentiality, and inform about available options without mandatory reporting to law enforcement.
  • Colleges must provide an amnesty policy for students reporting sexual violence, protecting them from sanctions for minor alcohol or drug violations revealed during the report.
  • Mandatory training is introduced for university staff handling sexual violence cases, focusing on victim-centered and trauma-informed approaches.
  • A publicly available website will be created with campus safety information, including ongoing investigations and crime data.
  • Colleges can apply for grants to research and implement prevention programs and victim support, funded by penalties imposed on institutions for non-compliance.
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 Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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