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SB 2715 In Committee

RELATING TO FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

By July 1, 2027, requires the Honolulu Police Department to establish and maintain a statewide automated DNA match tracking system. Requires the Department to submit an annual report to the Legislature and post the report to the Department's website. Requires each law enforcement agency and prosecuting attorney's office that submits DNA to a crime laboratory in the State to participate in the automated DNA match tracking system.

Establishes mandatory deadlines for entities participating in the automated DNA match tracking system after confirmation of a DNA database match. Establishes privacy and data protection guidelines for the statewide automated DNA match tracking system. Appropriates funds.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 23, 2026
Last action
Jan 23, 2026 — Introduced.
Session
2026
Momentum
31 · Low