The bill establishes the Expedited DNA Testing Grant Program within the Department of Law Enforcement, as outlined in the newly created section 943.328 of the Florida Statutes. This program aims to provide grants to law enforcement agencies for the processing and testing of DNA samples, particularly when local or state laboratories lack the necessary technology or when expedited testing is deemed necessary for justice. The bill defines "private lab" as a DNA laboratory accredited under specific quality assurance standards and allows for the annual awarding of funds to cover DNA testing by these private laboratories.

Grant recipients are required to submit a report to the executive director of the department within one year of receiving funding, detailing the amount of funding received, the number of cases tested, the type of DNA testing conducted, the laboratory used, the results of the testing, and the average time taken for identifications. Additionally, the department is tasked with adopting rules to implement and manage the program and establish the allocation process for grant funds. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.