HB1073Introduced in the House
Rape kit processing.
Introduced by Becky Cash, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Rape kit processing. Requires the state police department (department) to use part of an appropriation from House Enrolled Act 1001 (2025) to process rape kits and to eliminate the backlog of untested rape kits. Permits the department to issue grants to law enforcement agencies and testing labs to eliminate the backlog of untested rape kits. Requires the department to make a report to the general assembly by October 1, 2027, concerning the status of untested rape kits.
Where it stands
Representative Pryor added as coauthor
January 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Coauthored by Representative Sweet
Authored by Representative Cash
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
Reassigned to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
Representative Pryor added as coauthor
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