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NJ A908

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Attorney General to establish a statewide sexual assault forensic evidence kit (rape kit) tracking system through guidelines or directive

  • Creates an Internet-based system allowing victims, law enforcement officers, healthcare facility employees, and laboratory workers to track rape kits through the entire chain of custody

  • Tracking covers the kit's journey from initial collection at healthcare facilities through transfer to law enforcement, submission to laboratories for testing, and final disposition

  • Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month after enactment, with the Attorney General authorized to take preparatory administrative actions beforehand

Legislative Description

Requires AG to establish rape kit tracking system.

Substituted by another Bill

Last Action

Substituted by S715

12/19/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/3/2024
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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