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Senate passes sexual assault victim amnesty bill

By: Associated Press//March 15, 2016//

Senate passes sexual assault victim amnesty bill

By: Associated Press//March 15, 2016//

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Senate has passed a bill that would ensure sexual assault victims and others who report such crimes can’t be cited or disciplined for underage drinking.

Many colleges and police departments typically don’t discipline or cite people for underage drinking if they’re victims of sexual assault or reported the crime. This bill aims to solidify that practice in state law, and supporters say it will encourage more reports.

According to a 2014 U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics report, about 80 percent of rape and sexual assault victimizations of students aren’t reported to police.

The Assembly approved the measure in early February. The Senate passed it on a voice vote with no discussion Tuesday. It goes next to Gov. Scott Walker.

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