Modifies provisions relating to examinations and medical care for victims of sexual assault
HB 3460 (the "Assistance for Rape Emergencies (CARE) Act") requires hospitals and affiliated health care facilities to provide specific medical care to sexual assault victims. It mandates that facilities: (1) verbally inform victims about emergency contraception, (2) immediately provide the full regimen if requested, and (3) offer sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment. The bill also establishes standards for forensic examinations, requiring trained providers or telehealth support for non-SANE staff, with limited waivers for technological barriers. This directly affects hospitals, health care facilities, and sexual assault victims across the state, standardizing emergency medical responses to sexual assault.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 1
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Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
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Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Referred: Crime and Public Safety(H)
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Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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