SB 110 Summary

• Establishes mandatory preservation of biological evidence in sexual assault and violent crime cases for 50 years or until crimes are solved, whichever is first.

• Creates a post-conviction DNA testing procedure allowing convicted felons to request DNA testing if identity was disputed at trial; requires applicant affidavits asserting innocence and prior testing efforts.

• Requires applicants to consent to DNA sample collection and entry into the DNA identification registration system, with testing performed at state expense by approved laboratories.

• Permits early destruction of biological evidence only with 120-day advance written notice to the convicted person, their attorney, public defender, and prosecutor, unless they request continued preservation.

• Establishes discovery limitations requiring applicants to first establish a prima facie case before pursuing discovery in post-conviction relief proceedings.