H.B. 576                                                 VETOES

DRAFTER'S NOTE: This section merely provides a cross-reference to ED §
11-701 for informational purposes.

No change in the law is intended.

As to the definition of "institution of higher education", see ED § 10-101.

795. HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE.

APPLICABLE HEALTH CARE SERVICES SHALL BE GIVEN WITHOUT CHARGE TO
A VICTIM OF SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE MANNER PROVIDED UNDER § 15-127 OF THE
HEALTH - GENERAL ARTICLE.

DRAFTER'S NOTE: This section merely provides a cross-reference to HG §
15-127.

No change in the law is intended.

As to the definition of "sexual abuse", see HG § 15-127.

796.  RESERVED.

797. RESERVED.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
[ 11F.] 798. DUTIES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS — DOMESTIC ABUSE.

(a)     (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2)     "Abuse" has the meaning stated in § 4-501 of the Family Law Article.

(3)     "Victim" includes a "person eligible for relief" as described in § 4-501 of
the Family Law Article.

(b)     (1) Any person who alleges to have been a victim of abuse and who believes
there is a danger of serious and immediate injury to himself or herself may request the
assistance of a local law enforcement agency.

(2) A local law enforcement officer responding to the request for assistance
shall:

(i) Protect the complainant from harm when responding to the
request; and

(ii) Accompany the complainant to the family home so that the
complainant may remove:                                 

1.       The personal clothing of the complainant and of any child in
the care of the complainant; and

2.       The personal effects of the complainant and of any child in
the care of the complainant that are required for the immediate needs of the complainant
or the child.

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