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AR HB2080

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Petty

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Extends the time window for sexual assault victims to receive a free medical-legal examination from 72 hours to 96 hours after the attack
  • Maintains victim exemption from paying expenses for the medical-legal examination if received within the extended timeframe
  • Allows the 96-hour time limitation to be waived if the victim is a minor or if the Crime Victims Reparations Board finds good cause for the delay
  • Bill was approved on April 5, 2017

Legislative Description

Concerning Sexual Assault Medical Legal Examinations; And Concerning The Collection And Testing Of Dna During A Criminal Investigation.

Last Action

Notification that HB2080 is now Act 920

4/5/2017

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/27/2017
Judiciary3/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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