Relating to sexual assault forensic evidence.
Summary
Requires hospital with emergency department to perform sexual assault medical assessment, and collect sexual assault forensic evidence kit, upon request by victim. Requires hospital to have protocol to ensure that law enforcement agency is notified within seven days of collection of kit and that kits are stored for at least 60 days after collection.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2017
Last action Jul 8, 2017
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jul 8, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
Feb 22, 2017
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
legislature
Feb 21, 2017
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
legislature
3 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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