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US HB5203
Bill
Status
9/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Morrison
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs must update directives on emergency management of acute sexual assault for covered veterans within 18 months of enactment
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VA medical facility directors must either employ certified SAFE clinical providers or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs), refer veterans to local non-VA providers with such staff, or coordinate alternate care plans with the Under Secretary for Health
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Facilities with certified SAFE or SANE providers must maintain unexpired rape kits, and covered veterans must be offered STD and pregnancy prophylaxis when clinically indicated, along with mental health counseling or referrals
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Annual training required for VHA employees and VA police officers on updated sexual assault protocols, with in-person training mandated at least once every five years
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Veteran Integrated Service Network directors must monitor compliance and determine reasons for non-compliance, with "covered veteran" defined as one presenting symptoms at a VA facility within 72 hours of assault
Legislative Description
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update directives of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the management of acute sexual assault, and for other purposes.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
12/19/2025