An act relating to expanding the Bill of Rights for Sexual Assault Survivors

Also relevant to:Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)

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This bill would expand the rights of sexual assault survivors in Vermont. It would allow survivors to have a support person present during medical exams and investigations, and to have a lawyer present during criminal proceedings. The bill also clarifies that evidence from a medical exam cannot be used to prosecute a survivor for a misdemeanor or drug crime, and allows survivors to shower immediately after an exam.

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