Cost of evidentiary examinations of victims in cases involving domestic assault by strangulation allocation authorization

This bill (SF 3167) requires counties, cities, or medical providers (like hospitals or clinics) to be reimbursed for costs of medical exams performed on victims of domestic assault by strangulation. The exams must be done to gather evidence for court cases, and the costs will now be paid through Minnesota’s existing reimbursement system under statute 609.35. It directly affects victims in these cases and the medical facilities providing the exams, ensuring they aren’t left to cover the costs themselves. The change takes effect July 1, 2025.