Texas SB1899 amends minimum care standards for sexual assault survivors in health care facilities.

Texas SB1899 amends the Health and Safety Code to enhance the minimum standards of care for sexual assault survivors in health care facilities. The bill requires facilities to provide a forensic medical examination, a private area to wait for treatment, access to a sexual assault program advocate, and an information form. Additional provisions include a private treatment room, prophylaxis for sexually transmitted infections, the nearest sexual assault crisis center's contact information, and access to a shower.

Texas SB1899 amends minimum care standards for sexual assault survivors in health care facilities.

Texas SB1899 amends the Health and Safety Code to enhance the minimum standards of care for sexual assault survivors in health care facilities. The bill requires facilities to provide a forensic medical examination, a private area to wait for treatment, access to a sexual assault program advocate, and an information form. Additional provisions include a private treatment room, prophylaxis for sexually transmitted infections, the nearest sexual assault crisis center's contact information, and access to a shower.