SB355 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Vivian Davis FiguresSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Sex crimes, require testing of all sexual assault kit evidence within 90 days

Summary

SB 355 would require sexual assault kit evidence to be analyzed within 90 days of receipt by law enforcement or forensic labs.

What This Bill Does

The bill requires that all sexual assault kit evidence collected in connection with an official investigation be analyzed and tested within 90 days after the evidence is received by the appropriate agency or accredited lab. It only applies if there is enough staffing and resources to complete the testing. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after it passes and the governor approves it.

Who It Affects

• Law enforcement agencies and accredited forensic laboratories must complete testing within 90 days after receiving sexual assault kit evidence, provided sufficient staffing and resources are available.
• Sexual assault victims and their families may benefit from faster testing results and quicker investigative progress.

Key Provisions

• All sexual assault kit evidence collected in connection with an official investigation must be analyzed within 90 days after all of the necessary evidence is received by the agency or an accredited forensic laboratory, provided that staffing and resources are sufficient.
• The 90-day deadline applies to evidence received by law enforcement agencies, the Department of Forensic Sciences, or any other accredited forensic laboratory.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Sexual Assault