SB 628
Establishes the "Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies (CARE) Act"
Sponsor:
LR Number:
2512S.01I
Last Action:
3/13/2025 - Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
Journal Page:
S626
Title:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2025

Current Bill Summary

SB 628 - This act establishes the "Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies (CARE) Act". Under this act, it shall be the standard of care for any hospital or health care facility that provides emergency care to sexual assault victims to inform each victim of the option to be provided emergency contraception at the hospital or health care facility, provide such emergency contraception to each victim who requests it, and provide sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment to the victim.

This act is substantially similar to HB 2121 (2024).

SARAH HASKINS

Amendments

No Amendments Found.