Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1093: Sexual assault victims' rights.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1093 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sexual assault victims' rights. Primary sponsor: Victoria Garcia Wilburn (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Representatives Bauer and Cash added as coauthors.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires law enforcement agencies and prosecuting attorneys to annually submit certain information concerning sexual assault to the Indiana criminal justice institute (institute). Requires the institute to annually submit a report to the state sexual assault response team (team) summarizing the information. Provides certain procedural protections for victims of sexual assault, including the rights guaranteed to a victim as they relate to: (1) the collection and analysis of sexual assault forensic evidence from the victim; (2) a victim's ability to obtain a copy of a law enforcement report concerning the sexual assault; and (3) legal procedures provided to protect a victim during a legal proceeding. Requires specified information to be included in the statewide sexual assault examination tracking system. Requires the team to study best practices and make recommendations concerning sexual assault response and victims' rights. Requires the team, not later than May 31, 2027, to report its findings and recommendations to the general assembly, the governor, and the attorney general.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Garcia Wilburn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Maureen Bauer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Becky Cash | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Mitch Gore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representatives Bauer and Cash added as coauthors
- First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
- Authored by Representative Garcia Wilburn
- Coauthored by Representative Gore