A state Senator is proposing legislation next session establishing rights for survivors of sexual assault in Nebraska.

Senator Kate Bolz of Lincoln says she has heard concerns from a number of constituents in recent weeks.

Bolz says the Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights would require that survivors in Nebraska be notified of their existing rights under current law when contacting law enforcement or medical personnel. That includes the right to be treated with respect, the right to be informed, and the right to participate in the criminal justice process.

Bolz says her legislation would ensure that survivors of sexual assault in Nebraska are notified of support available to them when they contact law enforcement or the medical community.