CA AB1848

Requires law enforcement agencies to report rape kit evidence data to the Department of Justice's Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Tracking (SAFE-T) database, including number of kits collected, submitted for DNA analysis, and those generating probative DNA profiles.

Mandates that public DNA laboratories or law enforcement agencies contracting with private laboratories provide reasons for untested samples every 120 days until DNA testing occurs, except after statute of limitations expires or if the agency elects not to analyze the evidence.

Protects SAFE-T database confidentiality by prohibiting compelled disclosure in civil or criminal proceedings, except as required by Brady v. Maryland obligations to produce exculpatory evidence to defendants.

Requires the Department of Justice to file an annual public report to the Legislature summarizing SAFE-T database data without identifying victims, suspects, investigations, or prosecutions.

Creates a state-mandated local program subject to reimbursement procedures under California Government Code if the Commission on State Mandates determines costs are imposed on local agencies.