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MN HF4019
Bill
Status
2/19/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Moller
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AI Summary
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Classifies victim-identifying supporting documentation submitted to the sexual assault exam payment program as private data under section 13.02, subdivision 12.
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Establishes consistent definition of "victim" across multiple statutes (sections 611A.01, paragraph (b)) to include crime victims and family members, guardians, conservators, or custodians of minors, incapacitated, or deceased persons.
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Excludes voluntary donations or gifts from the definition of "collateral source" for purposes of crime victim reimbursement under sections 611A.51 to 611A.68.
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Expands the definition of "crime" in victim notification statutes to include criminal sexual conduct in the fifth degree, crimes against the person, and certain specified offenses regardless of sexual motivation.
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Increases maximum reimbursement for sexual assault medical forensic examinations from existing amounts with annual adjustment beginning January 1, 2024 based on inflation rate.
Legislative Description
Victim-identifying supporting documentation submitted by medical service provider to sexual assault exam payment program ensured to be classified private data, consistent definition of crime victim provided in statutes, and voluntary donation or gift excluded as collateral source for crime victim reimbursement.
Last Action
Second reading
3/20/2024