SB87

Passed Origin

Clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.

Senate BillMellissa Heermann(R)Tim Reed(R)Introduced Jan 15, 2026Last action Feb 26, 2026

SB 87 clarifies that counties must pay all costs of forensic medical examinations for sexual assault victims, including provider services, lab tests, medications, and imaging—expanding the definition of covered costs beyond what was previously specified. The bill also requires hospitals and clinics that perform these exams to work with counties to establish payment processes and inform victims about the availability of these examinations at no cost to them.

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Changes to Existing Law

6 sections affected+2256-117

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§ 22-22new § 22-22-26amended § 22-22-26.2amended § 22-22-26.3amended § 22-22-26.4amended § 22-22-26.5amended

History (10)

Feb 26, 2026H
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Feb 26, 2026H
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
Feb 26, 2026H
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
Feb 23, 2026H
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 416
Feb 20, 2026S
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 340
Feb 18, 2026S
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 15
Feb 18, 2026S
Health and Human Services Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 15
Feb 18, 2026S
Health and Human Services Motion to amend S.J. 15
Feb 18, 2026S
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Jan 15, 2026S
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 55