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The Sexual Assault Bill
Reporting sexual assault won't get you busted for minor crimes
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sexual Offense Reporting And Immunity For Certain Crimes.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would let people report sexual crimes without getting in trouble for minor drug or alcohol use, so more victims and witnesses might speak up.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would make it safer for people to report sexual offenses. If you are a victim or a witness, you might be afraid to tell the police if you were also doing something small like drinking alcohol underage or having a small amount of drugs. This bill would stop you from getting into trouble for those minor things if you are reporting a sexual offense. This could help more serious crimes get reported and help victims get help. It is important to support this bill now while it waits to become law.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would stop police from charging people with minor alcohol or drug crimes.
- This only applies if they are reporting a sexual offense, asking for help for a victim, or are a victim or witness.
- The person must give their full name and enough information about the sexual offense.
- It would also stop parole or probation from being taken away for these minor issues.
- It would not stop police from looking into other, more serious crimes.
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