establishing an evidence shipping pilot program.

SB 145 creates a pilot program to speed up the delivery of evidence to New Hampshire's state forensic laboratory, specifically for evidence collected in sexual assault cases. It requires medical personnel to send this evidence to the lab within 7 business days of collection, with law enforcement able to use tracked common carriers (like FedEx or UPS) if in-person delivery isn't possible. The program prioritizes support for rural law enforcement agencies facing resource constraints. The Department of Safety will establish rules for the program, which takes effect July 1, 2025.