We need your help to get HB 112 passed!

The bill, which introduced today, expands Alaska’s current sexual assault statute to prohibit peace officers from sexually penetrating or having sexual contact with those they are investigating. Currently, it is only illegal for police to sexually penetrate those who are in their custody. The bill will close a loophole that currently leaves it up to individual police departments to decide whether peace officers should have sex with sex workers or sex trafficking victims during prostitution stings, but also extend protection to other crime victims, witnesses, or others under active investigation.

Watch news coverage about HB 112 here and listen to Rachel’s story and sign the petition here.

Currently HB 112 is waiting to be heard in House Judiciary and State Affairs. Send your letter of support NOW to [email protected] and copy us at [email protected] so we can make sure your letters make it into the packet of support. Be sure to open your letter by asking legislators to support HB 112 and close your letter by asking them to vote for HB 112.

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