SB 1212 - Amends Statutory Language to Reduce Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Wait Times - Pennsylvania Key Vote
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- Senate Bill Passed
- June 25, 2026
- Introduced
- March 12, 2026
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Title: Amends Statutory Language to Reduce Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Wait Times
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that amends statutory language to reduce the wait time for sexual assault evidence testing, such as rape kits, in Pennsylvania.
Highlights:
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Amends the definition of “awaiting testing,” with respect to sexual assault evidence, to include any evidence that has been collected and has not received DNA and other appropriate forensic analyses (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that this Act takes effect immediately (Sec. 2).
Title: Amends Statutory Language to Reduce Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Wait Times
- Camera C. Bartolotta (PA - R)
- Rosemary Maula Brown (PA - R)
- Frank Anthony Farry III (PA - R)
- Arthur L. 'Art' Haywood III (PA - D)
- Patty H. Kim (PA - D)
- Wayne Langerholc Jr. (PA - R)
- Joseph Samuel Picozzi (PA - R)
- Patrick J. 'Pat' Stefano (PA - R)
- Elder A. Vogel Jr. (PA - R)
- Judith F. 'Judy' Ward (PA - R)