Pennsylvania SB1212: 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, for sexual assault evidence collection program, for rights of sexual assault victims and for report by Pennsylvania State Police.

What the bill says

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.

From the introduced text, March 12, 2026:

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: (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. * * * Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately. 20260SB1212PN1499 - 2 -

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Sponsors

• Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24) · primary sponsor