Legislature sends bill requiring hospital ERs to stock, perform rape kits to governor

Legislature sends bill requiring hospital ERs to stock, perform rape kits to governor

Mississippi hospitals will be required to perform rape kits on sexual assault victims who come to their ERs, pending a signature from the governor.

The young woman was arrested last day after having given her information statement in the Public Prosecutor’s Office. The trial she faces is for the crime of rape in the degree of complicity. Nadia A. O.. Photo: internet Source: Erbol La...

Bill sent to governor mandating hospitals ERs to perform rape kits on victims - SuperTalk Mississippi

Ahead of the regular legislative session adjourning sine die, Mississippi lawmakers sent a bill enhancing the rights of sexual assault victims to Gov. Tate Reeves’ desk. Senate Bill 2211 passed out of conference with support from both chambers within the capitol. On top of mandating hospitals with emergency rooms to perform sexual assault evidence kits, or rape kits, on victims of sexual abuse, the bill outlines strict requirements for law enfor…