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MD HB1266
MD HB1266Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexual Assault Offenses - Test Kit Submission Requirements
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the deadline by which a certain law enforcement agency must submit a certain sexual assault evidence collection kit and associated reference standards to a forensic laboratory for analysis.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the deadline for law enforcement agencies in Maryland to submit sexual assault evidence collection kits and associated reference standards to a forensic laboratory for analysis. A "sexual assault evidence collection kit" is defined as physical evidence collected by a healthcare provider from a person's body or clothing after a suspected sexual assault, for the purpose of preserving that evidence, and it does not include self-administered kits. The bill removes the requirement for the reference standards to be submitted within the 30-day timeframe, meaning only the kit itself must be submitted within that period. This change is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/5/2026 ) (on 03/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1266?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1266f.pdf |
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