SEX ASSAULT SERVICE PROVIDERS                                                                H.B. 4506:

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 4506 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative Sue Allor

House Committee:  Families, Children, and Seniors

Senate Committee:  Families, Seniors and Human Services

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Sexual Assault Victims' Medical Forensic Intervention and Treatment Act to require at least 80% of the money in the Sexual Assault Victims' Medical Forensic Intervention and Treatment Fund to be distributed to entities that perform required services (as currently provided) or demonstrate immediate capacity to perform those services. The bill also would allow entities to subcontract particular services through an agreement approved by the Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board.

MCL 400.1535                                                          Legislative Analyst:  Nathan Leaman

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have an indeterminate negative fiscal impact on the State, and no fiscal impact on local units of government. By extending distributions to entities that demonstrated the capacity to fulfill the requirements of the Act, and to entities that subcontracted with others, the bill could lead to an increase in distributions from the Fund. Also, the Board could face a minor increase in administrative expenses from having to approve agreements between entities and subcontractors.

Date Completed:  5-22-18                                                 Fiscal Analyst:  Ellyn Ackerman

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.