Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; modifying time frame for which sexual assault evidence kits must be submitted and tested. Effective date.

Summary

The bill requires that any sexual assault evidence kit be sent to an accredited crime laboratory within 20 days of receipt by law enforcement, unless the victim opts out of testing. It also sets a 30‑day window for labs to process kits received after the bill’s effective date and mandates long‑term storage of the kits. The changes aim to speed investigations while preserving evidence for future use.

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