SOS Campus Act
The SOS Campus Act requires colleges and universities receiving federal student aid to appoint an independent advocate to support students who experience sexual assault. This advocate provides 24/7 services including crisis counseling, medical referrals, legal information, and assistance navigating reporting processes, while maintaining victim confidentiality. The advocate must report to an entity outside the institution's investigation team and cannot face retaliation for representing victims. Schools must also publicly promote the advocate's services through websites, orientation materials, and campus posters.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Sep 18, 2024
Last action Sep 18, 2024
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2
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Committee
1
Sep 18, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
upper
Sep 18, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tim Kaine
DDemocratic
Co
Mazie K. Hirono
DDemocratic
Co
Tammy Baldwin
DDemocratic
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