Bill Text: HI SB2203 | 2016 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Sexual Assault; Forensic Examinations

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-02-10 - The committee on CPH deferred the measure. [SB2203 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2016-SB2203-Introduced.html

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THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2203
TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2016
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to sexual assault victims.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 321, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part XLI to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§321-     Forensic examinations; costs.  If a female sexual assault victim presents for a forensic examination at a hospital, but private insurance is not or cannot be utilized for payment for the forensic examination, the cost of the forensic examination shall be paid by the department of human services."

     SECTION 2.  This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.

     SECTION 3.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

 

 

Report Title:

Sexual Assault; Forensic Examinations

 

Description:

Requires DHS to pay for forensic examinations performed at a hospital of a female sexual assault victim, where private insurance is or cannot be utilized.

 

 

 

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