5693-S.E AMH ORWA WAYV 359

ESSB 5693 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-2871.1/22) 1189

By Representative Orwall

WITHDRAWN 02/26/2022

On page 350, line 26, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2023 by $250,000

On page 351, line 22, correct the total.

On page 360, after line 23, insert the following:

"(33)(a) $250,000 of the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2023 is provided solely for the department of labor and industries-crime victims compensation program to establish a program for counseling services for victims of sexual assault whose sexual assault kits were in the statewide testing backlog.

(b) To be eligible for benefits under the program established in this subsection, the victim of sexual assault must have undergone a forensic examination prior to July 24, 2015, and the sexual assault kit collected during the forensic examination must have been tested on or after July 24, 2015. Any other eligibility requirements and restrictions under chapter 7.68 RCW do not apply for the purposes of the program under this subsection.

(C) Any victim eligible for benefits under the program may receive up to six counseling sessions in the twelve months following his or her application for benefits. Fees for such counseling must be determined by the department. Benefits under this program are not subject to the requirements in RCW 7.68.130. Costs may be billed or charged by the provider or facility to the department, and such costs must be paid by the department pursuant to chapter 7.68 RCW. Otherwise, the department shall reimburse the victim for any costs charged directly to him or her by the provider or facility."

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