This bill amends existing laws related to the Crime Victims Compensation Board, specifically addressing the fees associated with conducting examinations for individuals who may be victims of sexual assault. The board is authorized to establish these fees and adopt necessary rules and regulations for their administration. It allows the board to utilize funds from the crime victims compensation fund to cover the costs of these examinations, ensuring that victims are not billed directly or through their insurance. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the refusal of a victim to report the alleged offense to law enforcement does not exempt the board from paying the examination fees.

The bill also includes provisions for the examination process, stating that examinations must be conducted by trained medical professionals using approved evidence collection kits. It emphasizes the confidentiality of the examination if requested solely by the victim and outlines the responsibilities of medical facilities regarding notification of guardians in the case of minors. Furthermore, the bill repeals certain existing sections of the law that are no longer applicable, streamlining the legal framework surrounding the compensation for crime victims and the procedures for handling sexual assault evidence.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 74-7304, 74-7317, 65-448, 21-5503, 21-5504, 21-5506, 21-5604