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SF3167 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Cost of evidentiary examinations of victims in cases involving domestic assault by strangulation allocation authorization

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that victims of domestic assault by strangulation do not have to bear the costs of evidentiary medical examinations. It aims to provide financial support for these essential services, aiding the prosecution of such crimes and supporting victims.

Main Provisions

  • Cost Coverage: The bill mandates that the costs for medical examinations conducted for the purpose of gathering evidence in cases of domestic assault by strangulation will be covered.
  • Payment and Reimbursement: These costs will be addressed through specific payment and reimbursement provisions, ensuring that medical facilities and professionals are compensated without imposing financial burdens on the victims.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill adds a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes section 609.2247, explicitly making provisions for the covering of medical examination costs in domestic assault by strangulation cases.
  • It aligns the payment processes with those outlined in section 609.35, which likely includes guidelines on how costs are processed and reimbursed.

Relevant Terms

  • Domestic assault
  • Strangulation
  • Evidentiary examination
  • Medical facility reimbursement
  • Victim support

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
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