Relating to the testing of evidence containing biological materials in capital cases.

SB 1937 requires the state to have nuclear DNA testing performed on all biological evidence collected in capital cases (cases seeking the death penalty) before trial. The testing must be done by a state laboratory or an accredited lab, with the lab covering the costs. It creates a process where the state, defense, and lab expert must agree on which evidence qualifies for testing, with a presumption favoring the defendant's requests if they disagree. If evidence is destroyed during testing, the lab must provide the defendant with testing notes and results. The bill applies only to capital cases with indictments filed after its effective date and was vetoed by the governor on June 22, 2025.