H.R. 1214 · 109th Congress
Best Help for Rape Victims Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Carolyn Maloney
- Introduced
- 2005-03-10
- Latest action
- 2005-04-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Best Help for Rape Victims Act - Amends the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 to require the Attorney General to include within the national protocol on sexual assault forensic examinations a recommendation that a victim of sexual assault who is at risk of pregnancy from rape should be: (1) offered information about emergency contraception; and (2) provided with such contraception on site at the victim's request. Requires the Attorney General to revise any existing protocol in accordance with this Act.