{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"1491","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 1491","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. LICENSING PROVISIONS [1200. - 1796.88.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.5. County Medical Facilities [1440. - 1498.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-2.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Victims of Sexual Offenses [1491. - 1492.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-2.5/article-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1575, Sec. 2.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In addition to any examination performed without charge to a victim of rape or other sexual assault pursuant to Section <a href=\"/pen/13823.95\">13823.95</a> of the Penal Code, a county hospital shall, without charge, provide the victim of rape, or other sexual assault, with testing for venereal disease and pregnancy.</p>","text":"In addition to any examination performed without charge to a victim of rape or other sexual assault pursuant to Section 13823.95 of the Penal Code, a county hospital shall, without charge, provide the victim of rape, or other sexual assault, with testing for venereal disease and pregnancy.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/victims-of-sexual-offenses-1491","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}