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2014 Senate Bill 998: Establish rape kit evidence regulations and procedures
Public Act 318 of 2014
Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones R-Grand Ledge on June 12, 2014
To create a state commission 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. The bill would also require the State Police to develop a database of the administration and storage of sexual assault evidence kits as directed by this commission. See also House Bill 5445. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 12, 2014
Reported in the Senate on September 9, 2014
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
To create a state commission 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.
Received in the House on September 23, 2014
Referred to the House Criminal Justice Committee on September 23, 2014
Reported in the House on October 2, 2014
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on October 14, 2014