Post by pavel on Feb 16, 2016 5:55:38 GMT -6
SANTA FE, N.M. — A bill aimed at giving more protection to rape victims is headed to Gov. Susana Martinez’s desk after clearing the House tonight on a 66-0 vote.
Specifically, the bill, Senate Bill 84, would allow judges to grant permanent no-contact orders against convicted rapists.
It’s been pushed by Racheal Gonzales, a rape survivor, who also led the charge for similar legislation during last year’s 60-day legislative session.
While last year’s legislation died on the session’s final day, this year’s measure passed both the House and Senate without a single “no” vote.
Read more: www.abqjournal.com/724259/abqnewsseeker/racheals-law-passes-house-headed-to-govs-desk.html
Specifically, the bill, Senate Bill 84, would allow judges to grant permanent no-contact orders against convicted rapists.
It’s been pushed by Racheal Gonzales, a rape survivor, who also led the charge for similar legislation during last year’s 60-day legislative session.
While last year’s legislation died on the session’s final day, this year’s measure passed both the House and Senate without a single “no” vote.
Read more: www.abqjournal.com/724259/abqnewsseeker/racheals-law-passes-house-headed-to-govs-desk.html