2018 House Bill 5795

MSU sex abuse scandal legislative response package

Introduced in the House

April 12, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Sam Singh (D-69)

To create a state Higher Education Sexual Assault Ombudsman office, tasked with encouraging colleges and universities to provide more services to students who could be sexual assault victims, running public outreach campaigns and more.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

May 23, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 24, 2018

Passed in the House 94 to 15 (details)

To create a state Higher Education Sexual Assault Ombudsman office, tasked with encouraging colleges and universities to provide more services to students who could be sexual assault victims, runing public outreach campaigns and more.

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.