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MI SB1021
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires hospital staff to immediately inform individuals of sexual assault evidence kit availability if they report criminal sexual conduct within the preceding 120 hours
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Mandates attending health care personnel perform or arrange performance of sexual assault medical forensic examination and evidence kit procedures upon individual's consent
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Requires hospital staff to inform individuals about payment provisions for sexual assault medical forensic examinations under section 5a of 1976 PA 223
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Defines "sexual assault evidence kit" as standardized equipment and procedures approved by the Department of State Police designed to gather evidence for criminal sexual conduct prosecutions
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Takes effect January 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Health facilities; hospitals; administration of and procedures relating to sexual assault evidence kit; modify, and require patient be notified of payment provisions applicable to sexual assault medical forensic examination. Amends sec. 21527 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.21527).
Health facilities, hospitals
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0320'14 With Immediate Effect
10/22/2014