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SB678Introduced in the Senate

Criminal Procedure - Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis and Search - Affidavit for Judicial Authorization

IntroducedSenate Judicial Proceedings

Introduced by William Folden, District 4

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Altering the requirements for a sworn affidavit submitted for judicial authorization to initiate a forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis and search (FGGS).

Where it stands

Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m.

March 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

  2. Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

  3. Hearing canceled

  4. Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m.

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