SB 125
Providing medical examination transportation services for students who seek support after experiencing sexual violence
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 125 aims to ensure that students at West Virginia’s public colleges and universities have free transportation to local hospitals for sexual assault forensic medical examinations. The bill requires institutions of higher education to offer this service, prioritizing student confidentiality and safety. Transportation can be provided by various means, including campus staff, rape crisis center staff, ride-sharing services, or law enforcement, though students are not required to accept transportation from law enforcement. This bill seeks to remove a barrier to accessing necessary medical care for survivors of sexual violence.
Key provisions
- State institutions of higher education must provide free transportation.
- Transportation must protect student confidentiality.
- Transportation options include campus staff, rape crisis center staff, ride-sharing services, and law enforcement.
- Students are not required to accept transportation from law enforcement.
- Campuses must offer at least one non-law enforcement transportation option.
- The requirement should be as uniform as possible across institutions.
- The service must begin with the 2027-2028 academic year.
- Transportation is to be provided to administer sexual assault forensic medical examination kits.
Who is affected
- Students at West Virginia’s public colleges and universities
- Survivors of sexual violence
- State institutions of higher education
- Healthcare providers
- Rape crisis centers
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