This bill amends R.S. 40:1216.1(A)(2)(e) to enhance the medical treatment protocols for survivors of sexual assault in Louisiana. It mandates that all licensed hospitals and healthcare providers must provide information and treatment to sexual assault survivors without undue delay, ensuring their health, safety, and welfare. The bill emphasizes the importance of adapting examinations and treatments to meet the unique needs of each survivor and includes provisions for the presence of an advocate during the forensic medical examination, with the survivor's consent.

Key changes in the bill include the requirement for healthcare providers to make emergency contraception and HIV and STI post-exposure prophylaxis available to each survivor when medically indicated. The language has been updated to specify that these medications should be administered in accordance with the Drug Information Handbook, ensuring that survivors receive appropriate and timely medical care following an assault.

Statutes affected:
HB895 Original: 40:1(A)(2)
HB895 Engrossed: 40:1(A)(2)
HB895 Enrolled: 40:1(A)(2)
HB895 Act 852: 40:1(A)(2)