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- Committee discharged and committed to rules
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- Referred to health
- Referred to health
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Establishes the sexual assault forensic examiner grant program
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S249
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law and the executive law, in relation to establishing the sexual assault forensic examiner grant program
Purpose
To create the sexual assault forensic examiner (SAFE) grant program to award grants to provide statewide services to victims of sexual assault. SAFE programs provide services that include maintaining sexual offense evidence and contacting a rape crisis or victim assistance organization to coordinate non-medical services.
Summary of provisions
Provides for the creation of a sexual assault forensic examiner (SAFE) grant program to be administered by the commissioner of health in consultation with the division of criminal justice services, to award grants to provide statewide access to victims of sexual assault to services provided by SAFE. Grants will be awarded upon demonstration of a specific need for training and resources to assist victims of sexual assault.
Justification
Victims of sexual assault have needs that require special training and resources. It is essential that services exist throughout the state to better serve victims of sexual assault in the transition from medical to non-medical services.
Legislative history
2009-2010: Referred to Health
Fiscal implications
Minimal cost to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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