Pennsylvania SB 1212: An Act amending the act of November 29, 2006 (P.L.1471, No.165), known as the Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection Act, further providing for definitions.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 1499
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE BILL
No. 1212
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY PENNYCUICK, BROWN, LANGERHOLC, BARTOLOTTA,
HAYWOOD, J. WARD, VOGEL, KIM, STEFANO AND PICOZZI,
MARCH 12, 2026
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY, MARCH 12, 2026
AN ACT
Amending the act of November 29, 2006 (P.L.1471, No.165),
entitled "An act providing for a sexual assault evidence
collection program and for powers and duties of the
Department of Health and the Pennsylvania State Police;
establishing civil immunity; and providing for rights of
sexual assault victims," further providing for definitions.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The definition of "awaiting testing" in section 2
of the act of November 29, 2006 (P.L.1471, No.165), known as the
Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection Act, is amended
to read:
Section 2. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall
have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Awaiting testing." [With respect to sexual assault
evidence,] Sexual assault evidence that [meets all of the
following:
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(1) Has been collected and is in the possession of a
local law enforcement agency.
(2) Has not received DNA and other appropriate forensic
analyses.
(3) Is related to a criminal case or investigation in
which final disposition has not been reached.
(4) Should undergo DNA or other appropriate forensic
analysis as determined by a local law enforcement agency.]
has been collected and has not received DNA and other
appropriate forensic analyses.
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Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
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