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MI HB4490
Bill
Status
4/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Conlin
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AI Summary
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Requires hospitals to inform sexual assault victims (within 120 hours of alleged assault) of availability of sexual assault medical forensic examination and evidence kits upon reporting to medical staff.
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Mandates hospitals inform victims of payment provisions available under section 5a of 1976 PA 223.
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Grants individuals who receive a sexual assault evidence kit the right to access a hospital shower facility at no cost after the examination, if the facility has one available.
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Updates criminal statute references from "sections 520a to 520l" to "chapter LXXVI" of the Michigan penal code (MCL 750.520a to 750.520o).
Legislative Description
Health: code; individuals receiving a sexual assault medical forensic examination; allow to shower at the medical facility following the examination. Amends sec. 21527 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.21527).
Crimes: criminal sexual conduct
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/27/2023
5/2/2023