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A 5729

Requires colleges to report campus crimes to local police and division of criminal justice services, which is to report thereon annually

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Danny Norber

Bill Summary: A 5729 - Campus Crime Reporting Act SummaryThis bill, known as the Campus Crime Reporting Act, would require colleges and universities in the state to report all camp

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Bill Summary · A 5729

Bill Summary: A 5729 - Campus Crime Reporting Act

Summary

This bill, known as the Campus Crime Reporting Act, would require colleges and universities in the state to report all campus crimes and incidents to local law enforcement agencies as well as the state Division of Criminal Justice Services. The Division would then be responsible for compiling and publishing an annual report on campus crime statistics across the state.

Key Provisions

  • Colleges and universities must report all crimes, incidents, and campus disciplinary actions related to criminal activity to local police departments and the Division of Criminal Justice Services.
  • The Division must publish an annual report summarizing the campus crime data collected from institutions across the state.
  • The annual report must include statistics on the types of crimes, locations, and disciplinary actions taken by colleges.
  • Institutions that fail to properly report campus crimes could face fines or other penalties.
  • The bill provides definitions for the types of crimes and incidents that must be reported, including assault, sexual assault, burglary, hate crimes, and drug/alcohol violations.

Affected Parties

  • Colleges and universities in the state, which would be required to establish new reporting processes and procedures.
  • Local law enforcement agencies, which would receive more comprehensive campus crime data from institutions.
  • The Division of Criminal Justice Services, which would take on the responsibility of collecting and publishing the annual campus crime report.
  • Students, parents, and the broader public, who would have access to more detailed information about safety and security on college campuses.

Timeline and Next Steps

The bill was referred to the Assembly Higher Education Committee on May 22, 2025 after being introduced. It has a companion bill, S 4439, that has been introduced in the State Senate.

If passed by the legislature and signed into law, the new campus crime reporting requirements would likely take effect for the following academic year, giving colleges time to implement the necessary changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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