Governor Kelly signed a bipartisan house bill which requires sexual assault kits to be tested within 30 days of collecting the evidence.
The bill also allows law enforcement the option to collect evidence at child advocacy centers, where child victims may feel more safe and comfortable working with law enforcement.
“Survivors of sexual assault deserve peace of mind and assurance that the justice system is working diligently to prosecute their abuser,” Kelly said. ”The delays they’ve faced are unacceptable. This commonsense legislation accelerates justice and enforcement of crime victims’ rights.”
Senator Molly Baumgardner said there is much work to do, and is pushing for the Kansas Senate to sponsor interim meetings to address the restrictive statute of limitations on men and women that were victims of childhood sexual assault.
You can view the full bill here.
