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WV SB125
WV SB125Providing medical examination transportation services for students who seek support after experiencing sexual violence
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require state intuitions of higher education, to the extent feasible, to provide to their students without charge and in a manner that protects student confidentiality, transportation to and from a local hospital for a trained health care provider to administer a sexual assault forensic medical examination kit where a student seeks support after experiencing sexual violence.
AI Summary
This bill requires state colleges and universities in West Virginia, starting with the 2027-2028 academic year, to provide free and confidential transportation for students who have experienced sexual violence and seek a sexual assault forensic medical examination, which is a kit used by trained healthcare providers to collect evidence. This transportation, which must be provided to the extent practicable, can be arranged through various means, including staff from rape crisis centers or community organizations, campus staff, ride-sharing services, or law enforcement, though students are not required to accept transportation from law enforcement, and campuses must offer at least one non-law enforcement vehicle option. The goal is to ensure students can access necessary medical support without financial burden or compromising their safety and privacy, with the implementation being as consistent as possible across institutions while accounting for their individual circumstances.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To Health and Human Resources (on 01/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=125&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Higher Education Policy Commission | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=940428867 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb125%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=125 |
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