2014 House Bill 5445 / Public Act 227

Establish rape kit evidence regulations and procedures

Introduced in the House

April 17, 2014

Introduced by Rep. John Walsh (R-19)

To establish regulations, procedures and timetables with deadlines that law enforcement agencies and health care providers must follow when collecting and using sexual assault kit evidence.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

May 14, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 21, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 22, 2014

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 27, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 4, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish regulations, procedures and timetables with deadlines that law enforcement agencies and health care providers must follow when collecting and using sexual assault kit evidence.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 26, 2014