Bill > HB1676

This bill, named the Kay Floyd SANE Act, establishes a permanent position within the District Attorneys Council for a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Statewide Coordinator. The coordinator will have critical responsibilities including overseeing forensic medical examination training statewide, recruiting and developing SANE professionals, creating and expanding local SANE and Sexual Assault Response Team programs, and coordinating payments from the Sexual Assault Examination Fund. The bill removes previous language that made the position subject to funding availability and limited to October 1, 2025, effectively making it a permanent role. Additionally, the bill mandates a specific salary range for this position, with the coordinator to receive between $125,000 and $140,000 annually, paid from funds appropriated to the District Attorneys Council. The act will become effective on November 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation. By establishing this dedicated position, the bill aims to strengthen sexual assault support and forensic medical examination services across Oklahoma.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1676&Session=2600