Senate Bill No. 92, introduced by Senator Mizell, amends the existing law regarding the submission of sexual assault collection kits to establish a more comprehensive tracking system. The bill mandates that district attorney offices, along with law enforcement and healthcare providers, must provide all required information to the statewide tracking system and fully participate in its implementation. The previous deadline for participation by these entities, set for July 1, 2024, has been removed, allowing for a phased implementation process based on region or volume as determined by the office of state police.

Additionally, the bill requires the office of state police to submit a report detailing the current status and plan for launching the tracking system, including the phased implementation strategy, to various legislative and oversight bodies by January 1, 2024. The proposed changes aim to enhance the accountability and efficiency of the sexual assault collection kit tracking process, ultimately improving the handling of sexual assault cases in Louisiana. The effective date for these changes is set for August 1, 2026.

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