May 20, 2014

Bolinsky Hails Final Signing Sexual Assault on College Campuses Bill by Governor

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HARTFORD – On Tuesday, May 20th, State Rep. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106 Newtown), and a bi-partisan collection of legislators attended Governor Malloy’s official signing of a bill aimed at improving the state’s response to sexual violence at all of Connecticut’s universities.

House Bill 5029, An Act Concerning Sexual Assault, Stalking and Intimate Partner Violence on Campus, expands sexual assault policies at all college campuses in Connecticut by 1) requiring colleges to immediately provide victims of sexual assault with supportive information regarding their rights and options, 2) and allowing any victims of sexual assault to report the crime anonymously. The legislation 3) would require colleges to establish sexual response teams and partner with local sexual assault service providers to enhance the level of care given to victims.

The legislation also 4) requires colleges to annually report information on sexual assault policies and details of sexual assault cases to the state legislature for review.

The proposal toughens regulations enacted in 2012 that required schools to establish policies and regulations regarding sexual assaults. The new law also 5) mandates that colleges and universities treat stalking in the same manner.

“We need to do everything in our power to provide a safe and trusting environment for our students at our universities,” said Rep. Bolinsky, who was a co-sponsor of the campus sexual assault legislation. “Sexual violence of any kind should have a zero-tolerance in our schools, and when a crime of this nature does occur, we need to ensure that victims have all of the support they need and deserve. I can proudly say that this legislation develops the most stringent laws in the nation in regards to protecting our students against sexual assault on college campuses.”

One in five women on college campuses suffers assaults, and just 20 percent of assaults are being reported, according to statistics cited by Higher Education committee members.

Sexual violence on campuses made headlines when University of Connecticut students this year testified before legislators stating that school officials weren’t helpful when they reported crimes.

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