The bill mandates the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory (MSPCL) to submit quarterly reports to the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means for the calendar year 2024. These reports must include detailed information on the caseload of each lab, turnaround times, backlogs by case type, and the accreditation status of each lab. The MSPCL is required to generate metrics related to caseload, backlog, and turnaround time for its various sections, which include Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Identification, and Forensic Support. The bill outlines specific metrics to be reported, such as the number of case assignments cleared for testing, those assigned to analysts, completed reports, and average turnaround times.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of accreditation for the MSPCL, detailing the oversight provided by the Quality Assurance Unit to ensure compliance with established standards. The MSPCL is currently accredited by the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board, and the bill includes an appendix for the ANAB Certificate of Accreditation. The new legal language introduced in the bill includes sections on reporting requirements, caseload and turnaround time metrics, accreditation status, and an appendix, which collectively aim to enhance transparency and accountability within the MSPCL's operations.