SD SB87

Counties must pay for forensic medical examinations for rape and sexual offense victims, covering provider services, forensic supplies, scope procedures, laboratory testing (including STI, HIV, hepatitis, and drug screening), medications, and radiology services

Victims are not required to participate in the criminal justice system or cooperate with law enforcement to receive a free forensic examination

Minors age 16 or older may consent to forensic examinations without parental consent; hospitals must attempt to notify parents unless the parent is the suspected perpetrator

Forensic examinations may only be administered by licensed physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, or sexual assault nurse examiners, with telehealth supervision permitted for untrained providers

All licensed hospitals (except specialized hospitals) and clinics providing examinations must establish policies addressing on-site availability, transfer procedures, law enforcement coordination for evidence chain of custody, and coordination with sexual assault response teams and victim advocates