Bill > HB0200

This bill, known as the "Sexual Assault Kit Processing Act," establishes requirements for the processing and handling of sexual assault kits in Utah. The key provisions include: - All sexual assault kits received by law enforcement must be submitted to the Utah Bureau of Forensic Services for testing within 30 days, with the goal of developing DNA profiles for the Combined DNA Index System. - Restricted kits, where the victim chooses not to provide a personal statement, are maintained by law enforcement but not submitted for testing. - The bill requires the Department of Public Safety to develop a statewide tracking system to monitor the status and location of sexual assault kits. - It mandates trauma-informed training for law enforcement officers on responding to and investigating cases of sexual assault and abuse. - The Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Forensic Services must report annually to the legislature on the timelines, goals, and progress of the sexual assault kit processing.

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