The Sexual Assault Evidence Submission Act mandates that law enforcement agencies in New Jersey submit sexual assault evidence, commonly known as rape kits, to the appropriate forensic laboratory within 10 business days of receipt. Additionally, the act requires that this evidence be analyzed within six months of its submission, contingent upon the availability of sufficient staffing and resources. To ensure compliance, law enforcement agencies must provide the Superintendent of State Police with a written notice detailing the number of sexual assault cases that have not yet been submitted for analysis within 45 days of the act's effective date. Furthermore, the superintendent and the agencies are given 180 days to arrange for the submission of previously collected evidence, and the superintendent must present a plan for analyzing these cases to key state officials within 120 days.

The act also stipulates that each rape kit submitted for analysis must include a signed certification indicating the investigating agency's involvement in a prior or current criminal investigation. The Attorney General is tasked with developing guidelines for the submission and analysis of sexual assault evidence, which will enhance the current framework governing the handling of rape kits in the state. This legislation aims to streamline the process of evidence submission and analysis, thereby improving the response to sexual assault cases and ensuring timely justice for victims.