Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Senate panel clears bill letting sexual-assault victims request HIV testing of accused
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance SB 308 after survivors and prosecutors described delays in getting HIV testing done for accused assailants. Sponsor and a victim testified the measure creates a victim-initiated pathway while preserving existing prosecutorial authority and federal grant compliance.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday approved SB 308, a bill that would allow a sexual-assault victim to request that the person accused be tested for HIV when the prosecutor has not arranged the test in a timely way.
Senator Hammer, who carried the bill, said the amendment before the committee was negotiated with local prosecutors and the Department of Justice to avoid jeopardizing grant funds. Will Groover, a Sling County civil…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
