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MD HB1127
MD HB1127Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations Conducted Through Telehealth - Reimbursement and Study
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Introduced
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
In Committee
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Crossed Over
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Passed
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing the reimbursement of a sexual assault forensic exam conducted through peer-to-peer telehealth under certain circumstances; requiring the Maryland Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Policy and Funding Committee to conduct a study on the feasibility of a telehealth program that includes a pilot program for conducting sexual assault forensic examinations through telehealth; and requiring the Committee to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2024.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the reimbursement of sexual assault forensic exams (SAFEs) conducted through "peer-to-peer telehealth," where a forensic nurse examiner in one location uses interactive technology to assist a qualified healthcare provider in performing the exam on a patient in another location. It also requires the Maryland Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Policy and Funding Committee to study the feasibility of a telehealth program, including a pilot program for conducting SAFEs through telehealth, and report their findings to the General Assembly by December 1, 2024. The bill further allows hospital systems in the state to seek and apply for grants related to conducting SAFEs through telehealth.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Sandy Bartlett (D)*,
Lauren Arikan (R),
Frank Conaway (D),
Robin Grammer (R),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Nicole Williams (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 832 (on 05/16/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1127?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/Chapters_noln/CH_832_hb1127t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb1127_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1127t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 343120/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0007/hb1127_34312001.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb1127_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1127f.pdf |
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