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HB 1073 Indiana House · 2026 Regular Session

Rape kit processing.

Summary
Requires the state police department (department) to use part of an appropriation from House Enrolled Act 1001 (2025) to process rape kits and to eliminate the backlog of untested rape kits. Permits the department to issue grants to law enforcement agencies and testing labs to eliminate the backlog of untested rape kits. Requires the department to make a report to the general assembly by October 1, 2027, concerning the status of untested rape kits.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUses existing appropriation (HEA 1001) to fund rape kit processing, directing budget resources toward public safety service.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds rape kit processing to eliminate backlog, enhancing evidence handling in sexual assault cases - directly strengthens criminal justice system efficiency and victim support.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 5, 2025 Last action Jan 8, 2026
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Jan 5, 2026
Committee
Reassigned to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Becky Cash
Becky Cash
RRepublican
IN
25
Co
Photo of Cherrish Pryor
Cherrish Pryor
DDemocratic
IN
94
Co
Photo of Lorissa Sweet
Lorissa Sweet
RRepublican
IN
50