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MD SB206
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judicial Proceedings
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AI Summary
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Renames the "Rape Kit Testing Grant Fund" to the "Rape Kit Collection, Testing, and Tracking Grant Fund" and expands its scope to include multiyear funding for equipment, supplies, personnel, and outsourcing
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Allows the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy to use up to 5% of the Fund for administrative purposes
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Expands eligible grant recipients beyond law enforcement agencies to include hospitals for hiring forensic nurse examiner (RN-FNE) positions and hospitals or nonprofits for RN-FNE training and certification resources
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Authorizes grants to increase laboratory testing capacity, including technological and physical improvements, and to support entering kits into the state's reporting program
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Changes the annual report deadline from September 1 to October 1, with an effective date of October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Public Safety - Rape Kit Collection, Testing, and Tracking Grant Fund - Alterations
Safety
Last Action
Withdrawn by Sponsor
1/27/2025