Criminal Procedure - Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis and Search - Applicability for Deceased and Missing Individuals
Sponsor: J. Sandy Bartlett (District 32)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - ProceduresStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 830 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Providing that certain provisions of law regarding the use of a certain forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis and search (FGGS) do not apply when the FGGS is conducted solely for the purpose of identifying an individual who is deceased or the subject of a certain missing person report and whose whereabouts are unknown.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Cariola, Michael | Bode Technology | Oral |
| FAV | Randolph, Jennifer | DNA Doe Project | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Katana, Shaolilobbyist | MD State Bar Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Morningstar, Sara | Montgomery County Government | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Feinstein, Debbie | Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office | Oral |
| FAV | Lynch, Datonlobbyist | National Center for Missing & Exploited Children | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Bartlett, Delegate Bartlettlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Price, Suzanne | Concerned Citizen | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVLynch, DatonNational Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenRegistered for: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children