SB1212

Further providing for definitions.

Chamber Passed·6/25/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB1212 amends the definition of "awaiting testing" for sexual assault evidence.

Pennsylvania SB1212 amends the definition of "awaiting testing" for sexual assault evidence, specifying that it refers to evidence collected by a local law enforcement agency, not yet analyzed for DNA and other forensics, related to an ongoing criminal case or investigation. This change aims to clarify the criteria for evidence awaiting testing, ensuring it is properly identified and analyzed.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 50–0 · Jun 25
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

50 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 24

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Jun 23

12:00 PM

Judiciary (s) Hearing

History

Jun 26

House

Referred to Judiciary

Jun 25

Senate

Third consideration and final passage (50-0)

Jun 25

House

In the House