TITLE: Relating to information provided to a survivor of sexual assault at a health care facility that is not a SAFE-ready facility.

SUMMARY: Relating to information provided to a survivor of sexual assault at a health care facility that is not a SAFE-ready facility.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to information provided to a survivor of sexual assault at a health care facility that is not a SAFE-ready facility. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 323.0051(a), Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) The commission shall develop a standard information form for sexual assault survivors who arrive at a health care facility that is not a SAFE-ready facility. The information form must include: (1) information regarding the benefits of a forensic medical examination conducted by a sexual assault forensic examiner; (2) the Internet website address to the commission's list of SAFE-ready facilities that includes the facilities' physical addresses as required by Section 323.008; (3) the following statements: (A) "As a survivor of sexual assault, you have the right to receive a forensic medical examination at this hospital emergency room if you are requesting the examination not later than 120 hours after the assault."; (B) "A report to law enforcement is not required [ but if you make a report, law enforcement must first authorize the examination]."; and (C) "Call 1-800-656-HOPE to be connected to a rape crisis center for free and confidential assistance."; and (4) information on the procedure for submitting a complaint against the health care facility. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.