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OR HB2456

Relating to the Sexual Assault Victims' Emergency Medical Response Fund.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
Crossed Over
02/27/2025
Passed
06/02/2025
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to the Sexual Assault Victims’ Emergency Medical Response Fund; amending ORS 147.395, 147.397 and 435.254.

AI Summary

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.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

President signed. (on 06/04/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2456
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2456/Enrolled
Open Government Impact Statement for HB2456 B https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/92111
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2456/B-Engrossed
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2456/Senate%20Amendments%20to%20A-Engrossed
Staff Measure Summary for HB2456 B (Senate) for the Senate Committee On Judiciary https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/91950
Revenue Impact Statement for HB2456 B https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/91912
Fiscal Impact Statement for HB2456 B https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/91870
IS_Impact HB 2456 A2 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/305788
IS_Impact HB 2456 A2 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/305785
HB 2456 A -A2 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/305714
Senate Committee On Judiciary (2025-05-14) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/28943
HB 2456 A (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/302827
HB 2456 A Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/302676
Open Government Impact Statement for HB2456 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/86301
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2456/A-Engrossed
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2456/House%20Amendments%20to%20Introduced
Staff Measure Summary for HB2456 A (House) for the House Committee On Judiciary https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/86220
Revenue Impact Statement for HB2456 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/86099
Fiscal Impact Statement for HB2456 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/86098
House Committee On Judiciary (2025-02-17) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/26412
HB 2456 -1 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/291032
House Committee On Judiciary (2025-02-13) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/26367
HB 2456 -1 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/290717
Fiscal Impact Statement for HB2456 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85860
Revenue Impact Statement for HB2456 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85779
HB 2456 (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/289911
HB 2456 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/289567
Open Government Impact Statement for HB2456 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83440
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2456/Introduced
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