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MD SB717

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Folden

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Law enforcement agencies must submit sexual assault evidence collection kits to a forensic laboratory within 30 days of receiving the kit, rather than waiting until all associated reference standards are also received
  • The 30-day deadline now starts from kit receipt alone; reference standards must still be submitted but no longer delay the submission timeline
  • Exceptions to mandatory submission remain unchanged: clear evidence disproving the allegation, facts that wouldn't constitute a sexual assault offense, victim declining consent, or suspect already in CODIS and pleading guilty
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexual Assault Offenses - Test Kit Submission Requirements

Law Enforcement

Last Action

Withdrawn by Sponsor

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings2/6/2026

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