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Apr 14, 2021 6:01 PM
The House Civil Law Committee unanimously approved legislation allowing victims of sexual assault to break their rental leases early.
Tigers against Sexual Assault Co-President Angelina Cantelli said the legislation, by New Orleans Representative Aimee Freeman, is vital for assault survivors.
“One thing that consistently comes up is how inhibiting it can be to have to visit or have to live in the environment where they were assaulted,” said Cantelli. “It is rightfully distressing and can often cause flashbacks.”
There currently is a law allowing early termination but only in the case of domestic violence incidents. The definition of sexual assault in this bill includes acts of obscenity, abuse, and voyeurism.