MD HB1076 | 2017 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-1)
Status: Introduced on February 8 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-03-17 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Requiring a specified law enforcement agency to submit a sexual assault evidence collection kit to a forensic laboratory for analysis within 30 days of receipt, to notify the victim when the kit was sent and of the results of the analysis, to utilize community-based sexual assault victim service organizations, and ensure privacy protections; requiring a specified forensic laboratory to take specified actions within 150 days; requiring the development of specified policies and procedures; applying the Act retroactively; etc.

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Title

Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits - Analysis

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-03-17HouseUnfavorable Report by Judiciary
2017-02-21HouseHearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
2017-02-08HouseFirst Reading Judiciary

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