Montana SB491 revises laws related to sexual assault kits, shifting payment responsibility from local law enforcement to the state.
Montana SB491 generally revises laws related to sexual assault kits. It shifts the responsibility for paying for sexual assault medical forensic examinations from local law enforcement agencies to the state. The bill establishes a sexual assault medical forensic examination fund in the state special revenue fund, which the Department of Justice will use to reimburse medical providers.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
Analyze for Free
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.