SB491

Generally revise laws related to sexual assault kits

Failed·5/23/25

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.

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Roll Call Votes

12 Yea

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11 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 17, 2025

2:00 PM

House Appropriations Hearing

Apr 14, 2025

9:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

House

(H) Died in Standing Committee

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Revised Fiscal Note Received

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Fiscal Note Unsigned