2SHB 1028 — Supporting crime victims and witnesses by promoting victim-centered, trauma-informed responses in the legal system.

What this bill does

Requires law enforcement agencies to conduct an investigation of a reported sexual assault within 90 days when the testing of a sexual assault kit (SAK) generates a hit in the Combined DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) Indexing System (CODIS), and to provide case status updates to the Office of the Attorney General for all SAKs with CODIS hits. Requires the Crime Victim Compensation Program to reimburse a Washington resident who is billed for a sexual assault examination by an out-of-state facility. Provides that a medical disclosure authorization to a health care provider or facility regarding a forensic examination remains valid until the end of all related criminal proceedings, subject to certain exceptions. Modifies certain reporting requirements imposed on the Washington State Patrol (WSP) related to statewide SAK testing and tracking. Extends the statute of limitations that applies to the prosecution of sex offenses where the suspect is identified by DNA testing or photograph. Reestablishes the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Best Practices Advisory Group. Modifies the curriculum and requirements for certain training programs offered through the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) and requires the CJTC to develop and conduct specialized training for persons responsible for prosecuting sexual assault cases involving adult victims. Modifies the operating requirements for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families' receiving center programs for commercially sexually exploited youth. Expands the statutory rights of crime victims, survivors, and witnesses to apply to any judicial proceeding. Creates programs related to the prosecution and resolution of sexual assault cases, and counseling services for certain victims of sexual assault.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 6, 2023
  95 yea · 0 nay · 3 not voting
• House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 13, 2023
  97 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 11, 2023
  49 yea · 0 nay

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