House Bill No. by Representative Travis Johnson amends R.S. 40:1216.1(A)(introductory paragraph) to enhance the legal requirements for licensed hospitals and healthcare providers in Louisiana regarding the treatment of sexual assault survivors. The bill mandates that these facilities must offer every sexual assault survivor the opportunity to receive the treatment provided for in this Section. This change aims to ensure that survivors are given access to necessary forensic medical examinations and related care when they seek treatment. The proposed law builds upon existing regulations by explicitly requiring healthcare facilities to provide these services, thereby reinforcing the commitment to support sexual assault survivors. The amendment does not include any deletions from current law but focuses on the addition of the obligation for hospitals and healthcare providers to offer treatment and examinations, thereby improving the overall response to sexual assault cases in the state.

Statutes affected:
HB531 Original: 40:1(A)