Relating to: sexual assault forensic examination compensation.
AB 573 clarifies which costs related to sexual assault forensic examinations are covered under compensation programs for victims. It specifically defines "examination costs" to include evidence-gathering procedures, STI testing/prevention, HIV prophylaxis (medication to prevent HIV exposure), and STI treatment medications provided during the exam. The bill explicitly excludes administrative fees, attorney costs, and other non-medical expenses from coverage. Additionally, it requires applicants to submit only medical records directly related to the covered services, such as examinations, treatments, or preventive medications, and prohibits submitting unrelated documentation. This bill adjusts eligibility criteria for compensation without creating new benefits or funding.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 24, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on calendar 2-12-2026 by Committee on Rules
lower
Dec 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee on Rules
lower
Dec 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Report passage recommended by Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care, Ayes 11, Noes 0
lower
Oct 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Representatives Snyder, Behnke, Dittrich, Goodwin, Gundrum, Kitchens, McCarville, Melotik, Novak, Piwowarczyk, Sinicki, Stroud, Palmeri and Stubbs;
cosponsored by Senators Wanggaard and Spreitzer
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14 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angela Stroud
DDemocratic
P
Barbara Dittrich
RRepublican
P
Christine Sinicki
DDemocratic
P
Elijah Behnke
RRepublican
P
Jim Piwowarczyk
RRepublican
P
Joel Kitchens
RRepublican
P
Lori Palmeri
DDemocratic
P
Maureen McCarville
DDemocratic
P
Pat Snyder
RRepublican
P
Paul Melotik
RRepublican
P
Rick Gundrum
RRepublican
P
Russell Goodwin
DDemocratic
P
Shelia Stubbs
DDemocratic
P
Todd Novak
RRepublican
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