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MS HB460

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jay Hughes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Sexual Assault Victims' DNA Bill of Rights" establishing victim rights regarding DNA evidence processing and notification in sexual assault cases.

  • Requires the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory to process sexual assault evidence kits and upload DNA profiles to CODIS within 120 days of receipt, or transfer kits to another lab within 30 days for testing.

  • Grants sexual assault victims the right to request and receive status updates on DNA testing within 30 days, and requires notification if DNA analysis is not completed within 6 months.

  • Requires law enforcement to notify victims at least 60 days before destroying evidence from unsolved cases, and prohibits destruction for at least 20 years after collection or until the victim's 40th birthday if the victim was under 18 at the time of the offense.

  • Establishes victim rights to be informed whether a DNA profile was obtained, entered into DNA systems, or matched to suspect DNA profiles, provided disclosure does not compromise ongoing investigations.

Legislative Description

Sexual Assault Victims' DNA Bill of Rights; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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