Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38 and Title 39.
Tennessee SB0920 amends existing laws regarding forensic medical examinations for victims of sexually-oriented crimes by increasing the maximum compensation for these examinations from $1,000 to $2,500, effective July 1, 2025. The bill also mandates that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) complete serology or DNA analysis on sexual assault evidence collection kits within 120 days of receipt, and it removes the requirement for parental consent for minors to receive forensic medical examinations. Additionally, if the TBI cannot meet the analysis deadline, they must flag the kit and provide a written explanation for the delay.
Tennessee SB0920 amends existing laws regarding forensic medical examinations for victims of sexually-oriented crimes by increasing the maximum compensation for these examinations from $1,000 to $2,500, effective July 1, 2025. The bill also mandates that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) complete serology or DNA analysis on sexual assault evidence collection kits within 120 days of receipt, and it removes the requirement for parental consent for minors to receive forensic medical examinations. Additionally, if the TBI cannot meet the analysis deadline, they must flag the kit and provide a written explanation for the delay.
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