Article archive / June 1, 2015
Originally published: . Volume 6, No. 6. Source pages: 6.
HB 194 Becomes HB 835 Passes House 99 to 0 Expands Law for Treatment of Victims
Representative Helena Moreno’s measure creates standards and procedures for the examination and treatment of victims of a sexually-oriented criminal offense and the subsequent billing for the services rendered as a result of the offense.
The newest version of the proposed law Proposed law requires all licensed hospitals and healthcare providers to adhere to the procedures set forth in proposed law in the event that a person presents or is presented for treatment as a victim of a sexually- oriented criminal offense.
Proposed law prohibits a hospital or healthcare provider from directly billing a victim for services rendered in conducting a forensic medical examination or for any healthcare services rendered to a victim as a result of the sexually-oriented criminal offense,
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