This bill establishes a sexual assault examination kit tracking system in Alaska, enhancing the rights of victims and improving the handling of sexual assault evidence. It amends existing laws to include a new right for victims to be notified of the location and testing date of their sexual assault examination kits. Additionally, it outlines the responsibilities of health care providers and law enforcement agencies regarding the timely notification and processing of these kits, including specific timeframes for sending kits to laboratories and conducting necessary tests.

The bill also mandates the development of a tracking system by the Department of Public Safety, which will allow victims to access information about their kits and receive automated updates on their status. The tracking system is designed to maintain confidentiality and is not considered a public record, although aggregate information may be included in departmental reports. Furthermore, the bill allows the Department of Public Safety to adopt regulations to implement these changes effectively.

Statutes affected:
HB0062A, AM HB 62, introduced 01/22/2025: 12.61.010, 47.12.110, 12.55.175, 12.61.017, 12.47.095, 33.16.087, 33.16.120, 33.30.013, 44.41.065, 18.68.010, 12.36.090, 11.41.470, 44.41.067, 40.25.110, 40.25.140, 44.41.070