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SS/SB 1159 - This act modifies provisions relating to forensic examinations of sexual offense victims. If the appropriate medical provider reasonably believes the sexual offender could be a parent or guardian of the victim and the victim is a minor under the age of eighteen, the medical provider shall only be required to provide written notice to the nonoffending parent or guardian of the forensic examination. The Department of Health and Senior Services currently develops a checklist for medical providers to refer to when providing treatment. Under this act, the department shall also develop an evidentiary collection kit, when appropriate, for medical providers. Currently, the Department of Health and Senior Services pays medical providers to cover the forensic exam charges for people who may be victims of sexual offenses. Under this act, the Department of Public Safety shall pay the cost of the exams to the medical providers with money from the newly created "Sexual Offense [...]

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Bill Summary
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SB1159 Bill Summary Perfected HTML04/10/2008
SB1159 Bill Summary Introduced HTML02/20/2008

Bill Text
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SB1159 Bill Text Perfected PDF04/09/2008
SB1159 Bill Text Introduced PDF02/19/2008

Fiscal Notes
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SB1159 Fiscal Notes Senate Sub (Perfected) HTML04/09/2008
SB1159 Fiscal Notes Senate Sub (Perfected) PDF04/09/2008
SB1159 Fiscal Notes Introduced PDF03/03/2008
SB1159 Fiscal Notes Introduced HTML03/03/2008