An Act to establish a DNA exception rule for victims of rape

This bill extends the retention period for rape evidence kits from the standard period to 15 years. It also creates an exception to the usual statute of limitations for rape cases when DNA evidence identifies the perpetrator after the typical time limit expires. Specifically, prosecutors can file charges at any time if DNA from the original crime scene links to the suspect, even if the original time limit for prosecution has passed. The law directly affects victims of rape by enabling potential prosecution years later when DNA evidence becomes available through modern testing.