The bill outlines the procedures and requirements for the testing and reporting of previously untested investigatory Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits (SAECKs) as mandated by Section 2 of Chapter 35 of the Acts of 2021. It establishes that the state police crime laboratory must identify untested kits containing quantity limited evidence within 90 days of the act's effective date and notify the relevant prosecuting district attorney's office. Additionally, all other untested kits must be transferred to an accredited laboratory for testing within 180 days. The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) is required to file quarterly reports detailing the status of these kits, including the number collected, tested, and the results entered into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).

The bill also specifies the criteria for determining which SAECKs do not require testing, such as cases where no crime occurred or where the evidence has already been tested. As of March 31, 2025, the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory (MSPCL) reported that out of 5,949 eligible SAECKs, 2,016 were deemed unnecessary for testing by prosecuting attorneys, while 3,613 were approved for testing. The MSPCL has sent 3,314 approved kits to a private laboratory for testing, with 1,545 DNA profiles successfully uploaded into CODIS. The EOPSS and MSPCL are committed to continuing the testing of eligible SAECKs and providing ongoing updates on their progress.