Establishes deadlines for law enforcement agencies to submit and analyze sexual assault evidence.
Requires law enforcement agencies to submit sexual assault evidence to a forensic laboratory within 10 business days of receipt. The bill mandates that this evidence, commonly known as a "rape kit," must be analyzed within six months if sufficient resources are available. Law enforcement agencies must notify the superintendent of any violations within five days of discovery. The superintendent must submit a plan to the Governor and other officials within 120 days of the bill's effective date, detailing the timeline for analysis and resource needs.
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