SB87Introduced in the Senate
Clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.
Introduced by Mellissa Heermann, District 7
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Clarify and establish requirements related to forensic medical examinations.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on March 09, 2026 S.J. 488
March 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Do Pass Amended · March 2, 2026
65
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
70 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Manhart | 1 | Yes |
| Nick Fosness | 1 | Yes |
| David Kull | 2 | Yes |
| John Sjaarda | 2 | Yes |
| Al Novstrup | 3 | Yes |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | 3 | Yes |
| Dylan Jordan | 4 | Yes |
| Kent Roe | 4 | Yes |
| Josephine Garcia | 5 | Yes |
| Matt Roby | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 55
Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Health and Human Services Motion to amend, Passed S.J. 15 Amendment 87B
Health and Human Services Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 15
Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 15
Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 340
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 416
Scheduled for hearing
Health and Human Services Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
Certified uncontested, placed on consent
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 0. H.J. 470
Signed by the President S.J. 448
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 516
Delivered to the Governor on March 05, 2026 S.J. 477
Signed by the Governor on March 09, 2026 S.J. 488
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