Indiana HB1172 mandates the state police superintendent to gather and report data on medical forensic examination kits from law enforcement agencies.

Indiana HB1172 amends the Indiana Code to require the superintendent of the state police department to establish guidelines for standard medical forensic examination kits for sex crime victims. The superintendent must collect data from law enforcement agencies on the number of kits collected, in possession, and awaiting testing. This data must be reported annually to the legislative council. The bill also mandates the distribution of these kits to hospitals and other health care providers. Effective July 1, 2026.

Indiana HB1172 mandates the state police superintendent to gather and report data on medical forensic examination kits from law enforcement agencies.

Indiana HB1172 amends the Indiana Code to require the superintendent of the state police department to establish guidelines for standard medical forensic examination kits for sex crime victims. The superintendent must collect data from law enforcement agencies on the number of kits collected, in possession, and awaiting testing. This data must be reported annually to the legislative council. The bill also mandates the distribution of these kits to hospitals and other health care providers. Effective July 1, 2026.