Relating to the minimum standards of care provided to sexual assault survivors by health care facilities.

SB 1899 establishes minimum care standards for sexual assault survivors treated at Texas healthcare facilities. It requires facilities to provide survivors with a forensic exam (per state codes), private waiting and treatment areas, access to sexual assault advocates, crisis center contact information, STI prophylaxis when needed, free showers (if available), and emergency contraception with consent. The bill directly affects healthcare facilities and survivors by mandating specific, immediate care protocols during medical treatment. These requirements take effect September 1, 2025, and apply to all facilities offering care to sexual assault survivors. The law focuses on practical, survivor-centered services without altering legal processes.