MN HF3761

Law enforcement agencies must submit sexual assault examination kits to forensic laboratories within 60 days of receipt unless the patient signs an affidavit opting out of testing.

Forensic laboratories must submit DNA samples to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Combined DNA Index System within 30 days of completing kit testing.

Persons administering sexual assault examinations must explain testing procedures to patients and provide them with an affidavit form to decline testing if desired.

Law enforcement agencies, forensic laboratories, and sheriffs must submit annual reports by September 1 identifying untested kits by collection date and reasons for non-testing, with the superintendent consolidating findings in a December 1 report to legislative leaders.

Peace officers must complete at least four hours of classroom training in sexual assault response and investigation every five years, with training curricula developed by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board in consultation with law enforcement and victim advocacy organizations.