On February 15th, 2018, the President signed into law a Sexual Assault Bill aimed at protecting amateur athletes from sexual abuse.
The Bill has a three-pronged approach:
1) Any adult interacting with amateur athletes in the program have a duty to report abuse and or suspected abuse within a 24 hour period. EVERY adult is a mandatory reporter.
2) The statute of limitations is extended for up to 10 years after a victim realizes he or she was abused.
3) Limits an athlete under the age of 18 from being alone with an adult who is not their parent.
*What is an amateur athlete? Any child or minor under the age of 18.
Legislation is available for download HERE
Click HERE for Expert Analysis of the New Law.