(a) The Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Commission created by 15-9B-1 of this code shall establish a subgroup of persons with subject matter expertise to establish best-practice protocols for the submission, testing, retention, and disposition of sexual assault forensic examination kits collected by health care providers. The commission shall propose rules for legislative approval, in accordance with 29A-3-1 et seq. of this code, detailing best-practice protocols. Upon approval of the legislative rules, local sexual assault forensic examination boards shall follow the rules.
(b) Rules promulgated pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall include:
(1) Time frames for submission of sexual assault forensic examination kits in the possession of law enforcement; and