SF3167

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to address the financial responsibility for medical examinations of victims in cases of domestic assault involving strangulation. It seeks to ensure that victims do not bear the costs associated with these examinations when they are conducted to gather evidence for legal proceedings.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes an amendment to existing Minnesota law, specifically targeting situations involving domestic assault by strangulation.
• It mandates that the costs incurred by counties, cities, private hospitals, emergency medical facilities, or private physicians for the evidence-gathering examinations of victims be covered according to the payment and reimbursement guidelines specified in section 609.35 of the Minnesota Statutes.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This legislation introduces a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 609.2247. The new subdivision specifically clarifies that examination costs for victims of domestic assault by strangulation are eligible for payment and reimbursement.
• The amendment ensures that such costs fall under existing financial provisions, relieving the victims from having to pay for these necessary medical services.

Relevant Terms

domestic assault, strangulation, medical examination costs, victim support, evidence gathering, financial responsibility, reimbursement, Minnesota Statutes 609.2247.