The bill, Substitute House Bill No. 5313, mandates the Chief Court Administrator, in collaboration with various stakeholders, to develop a plan for the implementation and use of uniform state-wide case identification codes for domestic violence cases by July 1, 2027. This initiative aims to create a consistent identifier for domestic violence cases within the electronic data systems of the Judicial Branch, the Division of Criminal Justice, and the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. The bill defines "domestic violence case" as a criminal matter involving family violence between household members, regardless of the specific criminal offense charged.

The proposed identification codes are intended to enhance the identification, consistency, and analysis of domestic violence cases for state-wide reporting and policy evaluation, while ensuring compliance with confidentiality requirements under federal and state law. Additionally, the Chief Court Administrator is required to submit the developed plan and a report to the relevant joint standing committees of the General Assembly by the specified deadline. The bill does not impose any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as the Judicial Department is equipped to fulfill the requirements outlined in the legislation.