Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2016

Bill: 114-s-2613
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2016-03-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Justice
Evidence and witnesses
Executive agency funding and structure
Genetics
Government information and archives
Human trafficking
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Law enforcement administration and funding
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: 

Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2016

 
This bill amends the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act to reauthorize through FY2018 the Sex Offender Management Assistance program and the Jessica Lunsford Address Verification Grant program. 
 
Additionally, it reauthorizes appropriations through FY2018 for the U.S. Marshals Service to locate and apprehend sex offenders who violate sex offender registration requirements. 

action_date: 2016-04-14
text: 

Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2016

 
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act to reauthorize through FY2018 the Sex Offender Management Assistance program and the Jessica Lunsford Address Verification Grant program.
 
(Sec. 3) Additionally, it reauthorizes appropriations through FY2018 for the U.S. Marshals Service to locate and apprehend sex offenders who violate sex offender registration requirements.
 
(Sec. 4) The bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the duties of probation and pretrial services officers to include, when directed by a court, supervision of a sex offender conditionally released from civil commitment subject to court-ordered compliance with a prescribed regimen of medical, psychiatric, or psychological treatment. 
 
(Sec. 5) It establishes statutory rights for sexual assault survivors, including the right to: (1) receive a forensic medical examination at no cost; (2) have a sexual assault evidence collection kit (i.e., a rape kit) preserved for 20 years or the maximum applicable statute of limitations, whichever is shorter; (3) receive written notification prior to destruction or disposal of a rape kit; and (4) be informed of the rights and policies under this section.
 
Additionally, it makes statutory crime victims' rights applicable to sexual assault survivors. 
 
The Department of Justice (DOJ) must issue regulations to define "sexual assault." 
 
Funds made available to the Crime Victims Fund under the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 must be used to carry out the requirements of this section, subject to specified exceptions. 
 
(Sec. 6) The bill amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to authorize DOJ's Office of Justice Programs to make grants to states to develop sexual assault survivors' rights and policies and to disseminate written notice of such rights and policies to medical centers, hospitals, forensic examiners, sexual assault service providers, law enforcement agencies, and other state entities. 
 
(Sec. 7) DOJ must establish a working group to develop, coordinate, and disseminate best practices regarding the care and treatment of sexual assault survivors and the preservation of forensic evidence. The working group must report its findings and recommended actions.
 
(Sec. 8) It extends the statute of limitations for a minor victim of a federal sex offense to file a civil action to 10 years (currently 3 years) from the date such individual reaches age 18.


action_date: 2016-05-23
text: 

Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2016

 
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act to reauthorize through FY2018 the Sex Offender Management Assistance program and the Jessica Lunsford Address Verification Grant program.
 
(Sec. 3) Additionally, it reauthorizes appropriations through FY2018 for the U.S. Marshals Service to locate and apprehend sex offenders who violate sex offender registration requirements.
 
(Sec. 4) The bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the duties of probation and pretrial services officers to include, when directed by a court, supervision of a sex offender conditionally released from civil commitment subject to court-ordered compliance with a prescribed regimen of medical, psychiatric, or psychological treatment. 
 
(Sec. 5) It establishes statutory rights for sexual assault survivors, including the right to: (1) receive a forensic medical examination at no cost; (2) have a sexual assault evidence collection kit (i.e., a rape kit) preserved for 20 years or the maximum applicable statute of limitations, whichever is shorter; (3) receive written notification prior to destruction or disposal of a rape kit; and (4) be informed of the rights and policies under this section.
 
Additionally, it makes statutory crime victims' rights applicable to sexual assault survivors. 
 
 The term &quot;sexual assault&quot; means any nonconsensual sexual act prohibited by federal, state, or tribal law, including when a victim lacks capacity to consent.
 
Funds made available to the Crime Victims Fund under the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 must be used to carry out the requirements of this section, subject to specified exceptions. 
 
(Sec. 6) The bill amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to authorize DOJ's Office of Justice Programs to make grants to states to develop sexual assault survivors' rights and policies and to disseminate written notice of such rights and policies to medical centers, hospitals, forensic examiners, sexual assault service providers, law enforcement agencies, and other state entities. 
 
(Sec. 7) DOJ must establish a working group to develop, coordinate, and disseminate best practices regarding the care and treatment of sexual assault survivors and the preservation of forensic evidence. The working group must report its findings and recommended actions.
 
(Sec. 8) It extends the statute of limitations for a minor victim of a federal sex offense to file a civil action to 10 years (currently 3 years) from the date such individual reaches age 18.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2016-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-05-24
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2016-05-24
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2016-05-23
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 0. Record Vote Number: 83. (text: CR S3049-3050)
action_date: 2016-05-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 0. Record Vote Number: 83.(text: CR S3049-3050)
action_date: 2016-05-23
text: The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-05-23
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3043-3047, S3048-3050; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S3043-3044)
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 422.
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1138-1139)
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Introduced in Senate