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S09585Introduced in the Senate

Requires that all sexual offense evidence shall be kept in a locked, separate and secure area for twenty years from the date of collection or until the victim's fortieth birthday, whichever is later; makes other sexual offense evidence collection kit procedures.

Introduced

Introduced by Andrew Gounardes, District 26

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Requires that all sexual offense evidence shall be kept in a locked, separate and secure area for twenty years from the date of collection or until the victim's fortieth birthday, whichever is later; makes other sexual offense evidence collection kit procedures.

Where it stands

SUBSTITUTED BY A10542

April 7, 2026

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Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO HEALTH

  2. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  3. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.689

  4. SUBSTITUTED BY A10542

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