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Committee discussion: HB1829 would require processing of anonymous sexual-assault kits; crime lab supports change

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE · April 6, 2023

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Summary

Senator Penzo explained House Bill 18-29 would require anonymous sexual-assault kits (those collected when a victim has not chosen to press charges) to be processed promptly; the state crime lab supports the measure and the committee discussed a cited case where an unprocessed kit delayed investigative leads; no committee action was taken.

Senator Penzo described House Bill 18-29 as legislation setting a standard process to ensure anonymous sexual-assault kits are processed promptly.

Penzo said anonymous kits—those collected and stored at a hospital or law enforcement facility when a victim has not yet decided whether to press charges—are…

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