FL H0083

Extends the statute of limitations for first or second degree felony sexual battery (victims 16 years or older) from 8 years to 15 years for offenses committed on or after July 1, 2019

Requires the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to adopt a statewide tracking system for sexual offense evidence kits by January 1, 2020, monitoring location, lab submission status, testing, completion, and storage

Mandates the department develop policies ensuring victims can access information about their sexual offense evidence kit, including testing dates, whether DNA was obtained, and whether any database matches were found

Effective date of July 1, 2019