Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for State legislatures to pass comprehensive sexual assault kit reforms by 2020.

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Bill Number

HRES 550

Introduced

Oct 2, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Assault and harassment offenses Crime and Law Enforcement Crime victims Crimes against women Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Criminal justice information and records Evidence and witnesses Government studies and investigations Health information and medical records Law enforcement administration and funding Medical tests and diagnostic methods Sex offenses State and local government operations

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that state legislatures should pass comprehensive sexual assault kit reform legislation that includes certain requirements, such as for the auditing and testing of backlogged sexual assault kits.

Actions

Oct 4, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Oct 2, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 2, 2017

Introduced in House

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