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SB2715Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Forensic Identification.

IntroducedSenate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs

Introduced by Mike Gabbard, District 21

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM/JDC.

January 28, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced.

  2. Passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM/JDC.

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