Sexual Violence Survivor Rights Act
Summary
North Dakota enacted SB 2387 to establish statutory rights for sexual violence survivors under state law. The bill creates a new section to chapter 12.1-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, granting survivors specific rights related to notification, access to services, and confidentiality. The legislation was signed by Governor Burgum on May 17, 2025, and affects government agencies, healthcare providers, and law enforcement entities operating in the state.
What changed
North Dakota Senate Bill 2387 establishes a comprehensive bill of rights for sexual violence survivors codified under chapter 12.1-34 of the North Dakota Century Code. The legislation grants survivors rights including notification of case status, access to sexual assault examination services, protection of personal information, and the right to receive crisis counseling and support services. The bill was sponsored by a bipartisan group of legislators including Senators van Oosting, Myrdal, and Paulson, along with Representatives Hoverson, O'Brien, and Richter.
Affected entities including law enforcement agencies, healthcare providers, and public health authorities must ensure their policies and procedures align with these newly established statutory rights. The law took effect upon gubernatorial signature on May 17, 2025, following passage by both chambers of the 69th Legislative Assembly. Non-compliance with these survivor rights provisions may result in civil liability or administrative sanctions under existing state enforcement mechanisms.
What to do next
- Review internal policies to ensure compliance with new survivor rights provisions under NDCC chapter 12.1-34
- Update training materials for law enforcement and healthcare personnel on survivor rights requirements
- Establish procedures for documenting and honoring survivor notifications and service access requests
Source document (simplified)
SB 2387 - Overview
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SB 2387 Passed
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Introduced by Sen. van Oosting, Rep. Hoverson, Sen. Myrdal, Rep. O'Brien, Sen. Paulson, Rep. Richter
Title
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the rights of sexual violence survivors.
Measure Status
First Reading
Senate 01/27
Referred to Committee
Human Services
Second Reading
Senate 02/07
First Reading
House 02/18
Rereferred to Committee
Human Services*
Second Reading
House 04/11
Return to Senate
Concurred
Conference Committee
Not Necessary
Governor
Signed on 05/17
- Measure rereferred to committee ##### Last Official Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23
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