HSB571Introduced in the House
A bill for an act relating to criminal investigation, including the extension of DNA submission requirements to persons arrested for a felony or aggravated misdemeanor, and making appropriations to support the investigation of cold cases.(See HF 2624.)
Introduced by Judiciary
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Official description
A bill for an act relating to criminal investigation, including the extension of DNA submission requirements to persons arrested for a felony or aggravated misdemeanor, and making appropriations to support the investigation of cold cases.(See HF 2624.)
Where it stands
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2624.
February 19, 2026
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Bill history
By COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 116.
Subcommittee: Lawler, Gustoff and Ramirez. H.J. 118.
Subcommittee Meeting: 01/21/2026 8:00AM House Lounge.
Subcommittee reassigned: Gustoff, Lawler and Ramirez. H.J. 127.
Subcommittee recommends passage.
Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. H.J. 322.
Committee vote: Yeas, 14. Nays, 6. Excused, 1. H.J. 322.
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2624.
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