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MO HB1934

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Beth Low

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires medical providers performing forensic examinations or medical treatment of sexual offense victims to inform victims of their right to request a drug test for rape drugs.

  • Mandates providers give victims a signed release form documenting they were informed of the right to request drug testing.

  • Defines "rape drug" to include GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate), rohypnol, ketamine, and ecstasy, as specified in the federal Hillory J. Farias and Samantha Reid Date-Rape Drug Prohibition Act of 2000.

  • Requires drug test results to be included with other forensic evidence and treated the same way, with testing costs considered part of the forensic examination eligible for reimbursement under existing law.

  • Authorizes the Department of Health and Senior Services to promulgate rules implementing the law's provisions subject to Missouri's Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 536).

Legislative Description

Establishes Christy's Law requiring health providers to inform victims of rape or sexual assault of their right to request a drug test to determine if a drug was used to facilitate the rape or sexual assault

Last Action

Referred: Judiciary (H)

5/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/14/2010

Full Bill Text

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