WI AB821

Expands Department of Justice reimbursement for forensic examinations from sex offense victims only to also include victims of domestic abuse and strangulation offenses

Increases the maximum reimbursement award to health care providers for forensic examinations from $1,200 to $3,000 per examination, with annual inflation adjustments beginning January 1, 2027

Creates a $2.5 million biennial grant program for health care facilities to create new positions or establish recruitment, retention, and training programs for providers who conduct forensic examinations

Adds 1.5 FTE positions at DOJ: 1.0 position to administer the grant program and 0.5 position ($100,000 annually) to train health care providers on gathering evidence of domestic abuse and strangulation

Reimbursement does not depend on whether the victim cooperates with law enforcement or whether the offense is investigated or prosecuted