Maryland HB1266 mandates forensic laboratory analysis of sexual assault evidence collection kits unless specific conditions are met.

Maryland HB1266 revises the submission requirements for sexual assault evidence collection kits. It mandates that such kits be submitted to a forensic laboratory for analysis unless there is clear evidence disproving the allegation, the facts could not violate certain criminal provisions, the victim declines consent, or the suspect has already been convicted. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to use certified sexual assault crisis programs or qualified community-based victim service organizations for support.

Maryland HB1266 mandates forensic laboratory analysis of sexual assault evidence collection kits unless specific conditions are met.

Maryland HB1266 revises the submission requirements for sexual assault evidence collection kits. It mandates that such kits be submitted to a forensic laboratory for analysis unless there is clear evidence disproving the allegation, the facts could not violate certain criminal provisions, the victim declines consent, or the suspect has already been convicted. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to use certified sexual assault crisis programs or qualified community-based victim service organizations for support.