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, kits not identified as quantity limited 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 June 30, 2025, the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory (MSPCL) reported that it had sent 3,314 approved SAECKs for testing, with 3,610 kits tested and 1,549 DNA profiles uploaded to CODIS. The MSPCL continues to work towards testing all eligible kits and will provide ongoing updates on their progress. The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the MSPCL, prosecuting attorneys, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective handling of SAECKs and the pursuit of justice for survivors of sexual assault.