The bill to mandate affirmative consent policies and procedures in institutions of higher education awaits the governor’s signature. If signed, advocates hope it will make college campuses safer. HB 151, sponsored by state Rep. Liz Thomson, D-Albuquerque, was a bill brought forward in response to the sexual assault allegations made last year on New Mexico
While the proposal has been tried at least three times before, this year it has gained momentum after New Mexico State University made headlines for sexual assaults within the men's basketball team.
A bill that would require post-secondary institutions to adopt affirmative consent policies and procedures took another step forward on Wednesday. The Senate Education Committee unanimously passed the bill, by a vote of 5-0 on Wednesday. HB 151, sponsored by state Rep. Liz Thomson, D-Albuquerque, was drafted in response to the events that occurred on the
FRANKFORT – Gov. Andy Beshear recently awarded $2,233,948 to 32 organizations across the commonwealth that work to combat domestic violence as well as support and seek justice for survivors. The