Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence: Testing.

AI Summary

The "Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting and Testing Act" aims to address the backlog of untested sexual assault forensic evidence kits (rape kits) in the United States. The bill requires timely testing of these kits, establishes a national database to track them, provides resources for testing, and ensures victims are informed about the status of their kits. It also mandates an audit of untested kits and grants funding to support testing efforts. This legislation seeks to improve accountability, increase prosecution rates for sexual assault cases, and provide closure to survivors.

• 2023-02-17: Read first time. To print.

• 2023-02-18: From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.

• 2023-03-02: Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

• 2023-03-28: Coauthors revised.

• 2023-03-28: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 28). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

• 2023-04-26: In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

• 2023-05-03: In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

• 2023-05-10: In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

• 2023-05-18: Coauthors revised.

• 2023-05-18: In committee: Held under submission.

• 2024-01-31: Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

• 2024-02-01: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.