This bill establishes a mobile evidence collection pilot program under the Department of Safety to expedite the delivery of sexual assault evidence to the state forensic laboratory. The program aims to address long waiting periods for evidence collection, particularly in rural communities where resources are limited. The bill mandates that all evidence collected in sexual assault cases be scheduled for pickup from hospitals within 10 days and collected by the mobile unit no later than 20 days after collection. Additionally, the Department of Safety is tasked with adopting rules for the program's design, administration, and reporting requirements.

To fund this initiative, the bill appropriates $200,000 from the general fund for each of the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027. Of this amount, $140,000 is allocated for transitioning two part-time staff positions to full-time to manage the program, while $20,000 is designated for purchasing refrigerated lock-boxes and other necessary equipment. The total estimated cost to implement the program may range from $175,000 to $300,000 per year, depending on various operational expenses. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.