The amendment updates the definition of biological evidence and sets stricter requirements for preserving such evidence. It also delays the effective date to two years after enactment.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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In plain language
This amendment changes how the state handles biological evidence preservation.
The amendment updates the definition of biological evidence and sets stricter requirements for preserving such evidence. It also delays the effective date to two years after enactment.
Summary
This Amendment to Senate Bill No. 214 revises the definition of “biological evidence” to any item that “contains” some kind of biological material, instead of any item that “may contain” some kind of biological material; requires the State to preserve evidence that is likely to contain biological evidence; requires the state to retain evidence in a manner, consistent with best practices at the time of collection, that prevents contamination, degradation, or reduction of any biological material contained on the evidence; provides that the State may not destroy evidence that is likely to include any biological evidence before the expiration of a certain time period or unless certain conditions are satisfied; and provides examples of remedies that the court may order if the court determines that a failure to produce evidence was the result of intentional and willful destruction or of negligence or non-willful destruction. In addition, this Amendment provides that the Act takes effect 2 years after its enactment into law, rather than 30 days after its enactment into law.
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Sponsors
- Kyra L. Hoffner · Primary
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Sponsors (1)
- Kyra L. Hoffner Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (61)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SA 1 to SB 214 do?
- This Amendment to Senate Bill No. 214 revises the definition of “biological evidence” to any item that “contains” some kind of biological material, instead of any item that “may contain” some kind of biological material; requires the State to preserve evidence that is likely to contain biological evidence; requires the state to retain evidence in a manner, consistent with best practices at the time of collection, that prevents contamination, degradation, or reduction of any biological material contained on the evidence; provides that the State may not destroy evidence that is likely to include any biological evidence before the expiration of a certain time period or unless certain conditions are satisfied; and provides examples of remedies that the court may order if the court determines that a failure to produce evidence was the result of intentional and willful destruction or of negligence or non-willful destruction. In addition, this Amendment provides that the Act takes effect 2 years after its enactment into law, rather than 30 days after its enactment into law.
- Who sponsors SA 1 to SB 214?
- SA 1 to SB 214 is sponsored by Kyra L. Hoffner (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SA 1 to SB 214?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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