HB1172

Rape kits.

Introduced·1/5/26
Intr Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 5

House

Authored by Representative Klinker

Jan 5

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety