Introduced
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To require the law enforcement agency with the primary responsibility for investigating that sexual assault case to inform the victim (or a person the victim designates) of the status of all evidence collected, upon written request. This would include information on an assailant’s DNA profile and more. The bill would also require a state "Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board" created by an executive order to develop an informational handout for victims explaining the meaning of possible forensic testing results.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
To require the law enforcement agency with the primary responsibility for investigating that sexual assault case to inform the victim (or a person the victim designates) of the status of all evidence collected, upon written request. This would include information on an assailant’s DNA profile and more. The bill would also require a state "Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board" created by an executive order to develop an informational handout for victims explaining the meaning of possible forensic testing results.
