Texas HB3119 establishes preservation periods for evidence from forensic medical examinations of sexual assault victims.

Texas HB3119 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to set the preservation period for evidence from forensic medical examinations of sexual assault victims. The evidence must be preserved until the earlier of the 20th anniversary of the collection date or the victim's 40th birthday if they were under 17 at the time of the assault. Alternatively, preservation continues until the victim provides written consent for release.

Texas HB3119 establishes preservation periods for evidence from forensic medical examinations of sexual assault victims.

Texas HB3119 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to set the preservation period for evidence from forensic medical examinations of sexual assault victims. The evidence must be preserved until the earlier of the 20th anniversary of the collection date or the victim's 40th birthday if they were under 17 at the time of the assault. Alternatively, preservation continues until the victim provides written consent for release.