CO SB170

$3 million appropriation from House Bill 24-1430 for "DNA Testing and Reimbursement" extended through June 30, 2026, to address forensic testing backlogs

Bureau authorized to contract with accredited external laboratories meeting FBI and ISO/IEC 17025 standards for DNA retesting on cases affected by 2023 laboratory misconduct

Sexual assault kit testing prioritized, with funds directed toward accelerating the forensic medical evidence backlog including sexual assault kits

Department of Public Safety required to create a public-facing dashboard within 90 days showing backlog caseload numbers, tests completed, new cases received, and average turnaround times, updated every 30 days

Monthly email reports to the General Assembly required from March 10, 2025 through June 30, 2026, covering pending cases, turnaround times, staffing levels, and progress toward achieving 90-day turnaround for sexual assault kit tests