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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Crossed Over
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act. In provisions regarding a sexual assault services voucher, provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, after services are provided to a survivor as a result of a sexual assault, a sexual assault services voucher may be used to seek payment for transportation to the hospital the survivor initially presented at, the survivor's residence, or a survivor services shelter by taxi or rideshare services, if available. Provides that a hospital may obtain written consent of the survivor to use taxi or rideshare services arranged by the hospital.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act to expand the use of sexual assault services vouchers, which are currently used to cover medical and related services for sexual assault survivors. Beginning January 1, 2026, the bill will allow survivors to use these vouchers to pay for transportation services by taxi or rideshare after receiving medical treatment, specifically to travel to the hospital where they initially received care, their residence, or a survivor services shelter. The transportation option is contingent on taxi or rideshare services being available, and the hospital must obtain the survivor's written consent before arranging such transportation. This amendment aims to provide additional support and convenience for sexual assault survivors by helping them safely return home or access supportive services after receiving medical care, without incurring personal transportation expenses. The bill maintains the existing protocols for issuing vouchers and submitting bills for services, with the new transportation provision representing an important expansion of survivor support services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (22)
Martha Deuter (D)*,
Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)*,
Li Arellano (R),
Amy Briel (D),
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Terra Costa Howard (D),
Michael Crawford (D),
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Jackie Haas (R),
Matt Hanson (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Theresa Mah (D),
Rick Ryan (D),
Jennifer Sanalitro (R),
Brandun Schweizer (R),
Patrick Sheehan (R),
Nabeela Syed (D),
Dan Ugaste (R),
Maurice West (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0371 (on 08/15/2025)
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