The bill establishes the Expedited DNA Testing Grant Program within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, as outlined in the newly created section 943.328 of the Florida Statutes. This program is designed to provide annual grants to law enforcement agencies for the processing of DNA samples by accredited private laboratories, particularly when local or state laboratories lack the necessary technology or when expedited testing is deemed essential for advancing investigations. The bill defines "private laboratory" and specifies the criteria for grant usage, including the need for advanced technology and the urgency of testing.

Additionally, the bill mandates that each grant recipient submit an annual report detailing the funding received, the number of cases tested, the type of DNA testing conducted, the private laboratory used, and the average time taken for testing completion. The Department of Law Enforcement is granted rulemaking authority to implement and administer the program and establish the allocation process for grant funds. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.