Senate Bill No. 92, introduced by Senator Mizell and Representative Mandie Landry, aims to enhance the tracking of sexual assault collection kits in Louisiana. The bill amends R.S. 15:624.1(D) to require district attorney offices to submit sexual assault collection kits to the statewide tracking system, which is managed by the state police. This legislation emphasizes the importance of participation from all entities involved, including law enforcement, district attorney offices, and healthcare providers, in providing necessary information to the tracking system.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous deadline of July 1, 2024, for full participation in the tracking system, allowing for a phased implementation process based on region or volume. The state police are tasked with reporting the status and plans for launching the system to various legislative and oversight bodies by January 1, 2024. The proposed changes are set to take effect on August 1, 2026, and aim to improve the handling and tracking of sexual assault evidence in the state.

Statutes affected:
SB92 Original: 15:1(D)
SB92 Engrossed: 15:1(D)