Sexual assault forensic evidence: testing.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill lets survivors 18 or older who are unsure about reporting request that all medical evidence collected from them not be tested. Law‑enforcement agencies must retain the kit and follow specific notice and retention rules, and survivors can later change their mind and request testing. It also clarifies reimbursement for any state‑mandated costs.

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Vote

Joint Rule 61(a)(14) and 51(a)(4) suspended. (Ayes 59. Noes 20. Page 3413.) · Sep 13, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Sep 10, 2025
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jul 15, 2025
• Housing Committee Hearing
  Housing · Apr 1, 2025

History

1. Oct 13, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 783, Statutes of 2025.
2. Oct 13, 2025Approved by the Governor.
3. Sep 23, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
4. Sep 13, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3459.) Ordered to the Senate.
5. Sep 13, 2025Joint Rule 61(a)(14) and 51(a)(4) suspended. (Ayes 59. Noes 20. Page 3413.)
6. Sep 13, 2025In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
7. Sep 13, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 34. Noes 0. Page 3062.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
8. Sep 11, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
9. Sep 10, 2025From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (September 10).
10. Sep 9, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Sep 8, 2025Re-referred to Com. on APPR. pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2.
12. Sep 8, 2025Joint Rule 62(a) suspended.

The 12 most recent of 42 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Aisha Wahab (D) · sponsor
• Ochoa Bogh
• Wahab

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