Bill > HB2456

This bill modifies the Sexual Assault Victims' Emergency Medical Response Fund by updating definitions and procedures for medical assessments following sexual assault. It redefines "medical assessment" to include a medical examination that offers emergency contraception and sexually transmitted infection prevention, with optional forensic evidence collection. The bill clarifies that victims can obtain a medical assessment within a timeframe established by the Department of Justice, regardless of whether they report the assault to law enforcement. The legislation ensures that medical providers can submit bills directly to the department, protects victim confidentiality, and requires law enforcement to preserve forensic evidence for extended periods (60 years for evidence kits and six months for related evidence). The bill also mandates that hospitals provide unbiased, accurate information about emergency contraception to sexual assault victims and requires the Oregon Health Authority to develop informational materials about emergency contraception. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Justice to adopt rules for payment and covered medical services, with a specific provision that compensation for medical assessments related to strangulation will be handled under a separate statute.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2456