HB49 Alabama 2020 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2020
Title
Law enforcement agencies, sex offenses, to preserve and retain all evidence of commission of the offense until case has been resolved
Description
Under existing law, a law enforcement agency is not required to preserve or retain sexual assault evidence until a criminal case is resolved.
This bill would require any law enforcement agency investigating a case involving a sex offense to preserve and retain all evidence of commission of the offense until the case has been resolved.
Relating to law enforcement agencies; to require any law enforcement agency investigating a case involving a sex offense to preserve and retain all evidence of commission of the offense until the case has been resolved.
Subjects
Law Enforcement Agencies
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2020 | H | Pending third reading on day 9 Favorable from Judiciary with 1 amendment |
| February 27, 2020 | H | Judiciary first Amendment Offered |
| February 27, 2020 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| February 4, 2020 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB49 Alabama 2020 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature