This bill establishes a sexual assault examination kit tracking system in Alaska, enhancing the rights of victims and ensuring timely processing of 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 collection and testing of these kits, specifying that health care providers must notify law enforcement within 14 days of collecting a kit, and law enforcement must send the kit to an accredited laboratory within 20 days of notification. The bill also mandates that laboratories conduct serological or DNA testing within 120 days of receiving the kit.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a tracking system managed by the Department of Public Safety, allowing victims to access information about their kits and receive automated updates on their status. The tracking system is designed to be confidential and not publicly accessible, except for certain reporting requirements. The bill also repeals a previous section of law and allows the Department of Public Safety to adopt necessary regulations for implementation. Overall, this legislation aims to improve the handling of sexual assault evidence and enhance victim support throughout the legal process.

Statutes affected:
SB0069A, AM SB 69, introduced 01/24/2025: 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