2018 House Bill 5791

MSU sex abuse scandal legislative response package

Introduced in the House

April 12, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Chang (D-6)

To require state officials to develop written materials for public school students containing specified information and on sexual assault and harassment including available resources and contact information, and require schools to give it to every student in 6th through 12th grade. Schools would also be “encouraged” to collaborate with a nonprofit organization that receives money from the state for sexual violence prevention activities, to provide periodic training to teachers on responding to pupils who have experienced sexual assault or harassment.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

May 23, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 24, 2018

Passed in the House 103 to 6 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 29, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 7, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.