2004 House Bill 5838

Impose forensic test fee on rapists

Introduced in the House

April 29, 2004

Introduced by Rep. David Woodward (D-26)

To impose a $251 fine on individuals convicted of sexual assault. The money would be used to pay for Forensic Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations used to collect evidence from rape victims (hair, body fluids, etc), including DNA evidence. The money would be distributed through grants and contracts to organizations that perform the exams.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice