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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Rape kits. Requires the superintendent of the state police department (superintendent) to adopt certain guidelines concerning medical forensic examination kits for victims of a sex crime (kits) and to obtain data from law enforcement agencies concerning kits in the agencies' possession. Requires the superintendent to provide certain information to the interim study committee on corrections and criminal code concerning kits. Requires a forensic medical services provider to notify a law enforcement agency regarding the completion of a kit not later than 24 hours after the kit is completed. Requires the department of homeland security to develop practices and guidelines designed to assist crime labs and law enforcement agencies with the elimination of untested kit backlogs. Requires that a notification be provided to a victim who has registered for notifications through the web based claims reimbursement and sexual assault examination kit tracking system not more than 30 days after a change in status to the kit. Makes conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill makes several key changes to address the handling of rape kits in Indiana. It requires the State Police superintendent to adopt guidelines for standardizing rape kits, urging law enforcement to send kits for testing within 21 days and crime labs to process them within 30 days. It also requires the superintendent to collect data from law enforcement on the number of kits collected and awaiting testing, and report annually to a legislative committee on the backlog and reasons for delays. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to develop best practices for crime labs and law enforcement on evidence collection, testing, storage, and victim notification. Finally, the bill amends existing law to require providers to notify law enforcement within 24 hours of completing a rape kit, and mandates that victims who register for notifications be informed within 30 days of any changes to the status of their kit.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety (on 01/10/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1234/ |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/static-documents/3/8/2/6/38268a9e/HB1234.01.INTR.pdf |
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