SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Illinois police officers soon could be required to undergo trauma-informed sexual assault training if the governor signs a bill passed by Illinois lawmakers last week.

Senate Bill 1195 , dubbed Anna’s Law, mandates police officers take part in trauma-informed programs, procedures and practices that are intended to “minimize traumatization of the victim” before being sworn in as an officer.

The bill passed the House and Senate unanimously and now awaits approval from the governor to become law.

Currently, Illinois law enforcement officials must undergo a variety of training programs before being sworn in – including training that provides education on “cultural perception and common myths of sexual assault and sexual abuse.”

Anna’s Law would

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