HR. 602In Committee
SANE Act of 2025
Require VA hospitals and urgent care facilities to have qualified sexual assault forensic examiners and make verbal referrals to mental health care after sexual assault examinations
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require VA hospitals and urgent care facilities to have qualified sexual assault forensic examiners and make verbal referrals to mental health care after sexual assault examinations
Key points
- Require sexual assault examiners
- Require mental health referrals
- Prohibit reduced patient care duties
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-04 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National SecurityAssault and harassment offensesHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelMental healthSex offensesVeterans' medical care