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 909

Introduced

May 22, 2018

Latest Action

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

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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 auditing and testing backlogged sexual assault kits.

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Jun 5, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 22, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 22, 2018

Introduced in House

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