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MI HB5514

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2020

Primary Sponsor

Beau LaFave

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's crime victim services law to change language from "shall" to "will" and "is" regarding sexual assault medical forensic examinations and victim notification requirements.

  • Expands the definition of "health care provider" eligible for reimbursement to include facilities licensed under article 17 of the public health code up to MCL 333.21925 (instead of 333.22260).

  • Expands the definition of "sexual assault" to include all criminal violations under chapter LXXVI of the Michigan penal code (up to MCL 750.520o) rather than just sections 520a to 520n.

  • Maintains existing provisions requiring health care providers to advise victims in writing about insurance claim submission, prohibiting bills to victims for examination costs, and limiting state reimbursement to $1,200 per examination.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment only if Senate Bill or House Bill 5510 is also enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Crime victims; other; definition of health care provider; amend to reflect amendments to the public health code. Amends sec. 5a of 1976 PA 223 (MCL 18.355a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5510'19

Crime victims: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/25/2020

2/25/2020

Committee Referrals

Health Policy2/20/2020

Full Bill Text

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