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SB25-170

Deoxyribonucleic Acid & Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Testing & Data

Concerning a state-funded response to genetic testing backlogs.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subject:
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Bill Summary

Joint Budget Committee. The bill requires the Colorado bureau of investigation (CBI) to spend specifically appropriated money on backlogged DNA evidence and sexual assault kit tests. Additionally, the bill allows the CBI to contract with external labs to perform the testing.

The bill requires CBI to create a dashboard on the department of public safety's website to update the public on the backlog. CBI shall provide the general assembly with updates on the backlog every 30 days from March 10, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Status

Introduced
Under Consideration

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Sen. J. Amabile, Sen. B. Kirkmeyer
Rep. S. Bird, Rep. E. Sirota

Sponsor

Sen. J. Bridges
Rep. R. Taggart

Co-sponsor

The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details

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