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Enhanced Campus Safety and Accountability: New Protections for Sexual Assault Victims.

This law significantly increases transparency and accountability for colleges regarding sexual violence and domestic abuse reporting, requiring detailed statistics on disciplinary actions and outcomes. It mandates the designation of specialized support personnel to provide confidential, trauma-informed assistance, rights information, and help with accommodations (like changing housing or classes) without requiring victims to report to law enforcement. Non-compliant institutions face substantial civil penalties.
Key points
Colleges must appoint Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Specialists to offer confidential, trauma-informed support and rights information to student victims, without mandatory reporting obligations to campus authorities or police.
Standardized, broader definitions for sexual offenses (like rape) are adopted for consistent crime reporting under the Clery Act, ensuring more accurate campus crime statistics.
Institutions must publish detailed statistics on sexual assault reports, disciplinary proceedings, and sanctions imposed on students found responsible, increasing public oversight.
Amnesty policies are encouraged for students reporting violence regarding minor conduct violations (e.g., drug or alcohol use) revealed during the report, encouraging victims to come forward.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2990
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2025-10-08
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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 119_S_2990.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-10-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges must appoint Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Specialists to offer confidential, trauma-informed support and rights information to student victims, without mandatory reporting obligations to campus authorities or police.
  • Standardized, broader definitions for sexual offenses (like rape) are adopted for consistent crime reporting under the Clery Act, ensuring more accurate campus crime statistics.
  • Institutions must publish detailed statistics on sexual assault reports, disciplinary proceedings, and sanctions imposed on students found responsible, increasing public oversight.
  • Amnesty policies are encouraged for students reporting violence regarding minor conduct violations (e.g., drug or alcohol use) revealed during the report, encouraging victims to come forward.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Education Security