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Panel approves fix to sexual-assault-kit tracking database to improve prosecution access

Senate Committee on Judiciary C · March 24, 2026

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Summary

Senate Judiciary C reported SB92 favorably after Louisiana State Police testimony that existing evidence-tracking database lacks prosecution access; the bill closes gaps so victims can track kits and prosecutors can view evidence disposition.

Senator Mizell told the committee SB92 updates the sexual-assault-kit tracking system created in prior legislation to fill gaps that hinder prosecution and victim access.

Chad Guidry of the Louisiana State Police explained that the database is managed by the state police forensic lab and that, as of the hearing, prosecutors had not been signed up to use the system. The sponsor said the bill addresses the gap and will make kit disposition information available to victims and prosecutors, improving evidence continuity for criminal cases.

With no objections, the committee reported SB92 favorably to the next stage.