To ensure that the confidential communications of a member of the Armed Forces with a victim service organization or a health care professional are not disclosed, and for other purposes.
Military Victims of Violence Confidentiality Act of 2005 - Amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to provide that a client has a privilege to refuse to disclose, and to prevent any other person from disclosing, a confidential communication made between the client and a victim service organization, or between the client and a health care professional, in a case arising under the UCMJ, if such communication was made for securing advice, counseling, treatment, or assistance concerning the client's mental, physical, or emotional condition caused by domestic violence, family violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault. Provides privilege exceptions.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1902)
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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