CA AB925

Authorizes local law enforcement to seek reimbursement from the Office of Emergency Services for medical evidentiary examinations of sexual assault victims who decide not to report the assault at the time of examination.

Requires the Office of Emergency Services to pay at an established rate for medical evidentiary examinations of sexual assault victims who decide to report the assault to law enforcement at the time of examination.

Mandates local law enforcement agencies reimburse examination costs within 60 days at locally negotiated rates without reduction based on patient history.

Specifies that federal Violence Against Women Act grants fund reimbursements for victims undecided about reporting, with the Office of Emergency Services determining reimbursement amounts every five years.

Prohibits law enforcement from using the reimbursement authorization to reduce existing locally negotiated rates for medical evidentiary examinations.