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An Act to Establish a Statewide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kit Tracking System and Conduct an Inventory of Existing Forensic Examination Kits in the Possession of Law Enforcement

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Establishes a statewide sexual assault forensic examination kit tracking system and requires an inventory of existing kits.

The bill mandates the Department of Public Safety to create and maintain a tracking system for all completed sexual assault forensic examination kits. This system must be accessible to approved users, including law enforcement agencies, licensed health care providers, crime laboratories, and prosecuting attorneys. Law enforcement agencies must store these kits for years, regardless of whether the alleged offense is reported.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Suspend Rules (2/3) RC #655

14 Yea

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19 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

May 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 12, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

Jun 18, 2025

House

In accordance with the provisions of Section 21 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.