SB1274: VOUCHER-TAXI & CAR-SHARE

Legislative Summary

Amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act. In provisions regarding a sexual assault services voucher, provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, after services are provided to a survivor as a result of a sexual assault, a sexual assault services voucher may be used to seek payment for transportation to the hospital the survivor initially presented at, the survivor's residence, or a survivor services shelter by taxi or rideshare services, if available. Provides that a hospital may obtain written consent of the survivor to use taxi or rideshare services arranged by the hospital.