Louisiana HB998 mandates procedures for healthcare providers to follow when treating victims of human trafficking and domestic violence involving.
HB998 requires licensed hospitals and healthcare providers in Louisiana to offer specific treatment to survivors of human trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence involving strangulation. This includes a forensic medical examination that includes patient interviews, collection and evaluation of evidence, testing, and medication. The bill also prohibits direct billing of survivors for these services and mandates reimbursement through the Crime Victims Reparations Fund.
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