SB 154
Modifies provisions relating to forensic examinations of victims of sexual offenses
Sponsor:
LR Number:
0939S.01I
Committee:
Last Action:
1/8/2025 - S First Read
Journal Page:
S28
Title:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2025

Current Bill Summary

SB 154 - Under this act, a specialty hospital, meaning a hospital other than a general acute care hospital, shall not be required to comply with certain statutory provisions relating to forensic examinations of victims of sexual assault if such hospital has in place a policy for the transfer of such victims to an appropriate hospital with an emergency department.

This act is identical to SB 1326 (2024) and substantially similar to provisions in HCS/HB 2413 (2024).

SARAH HASKINS

Amendments

No Amendments Found.