HB 2121 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Establishes the "Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies (CARE) Act"

This bill establishes the CARE Act to require hospitals and urgent care centers to inform sexual assault victims about emergency contraception and to provide it immediately upon request. It also mandates that these facilities offer screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections to anyone presenting as a patient after an alleged sexual assault. The legislation defines specific types of sexual offenses and clarifies that "sexual assault victim" refers to a person presenting as a patient following such an incident. Additionally, the Department of Health and Senior Services is tasked with creating the necessary rules to implement these new requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2023
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Governor
Introduced Dec 28, 2023 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Dec 28, 2023
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Ian Mackey
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