Criminal Procedure - Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis and Search - Affidavit for Judicial Authorization
Sponsor: William G. Folden (District 4)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - ProceduresStatus: Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the requirements for a sworn affidavit submitted for judicial authorization to initiate a forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis and search (FGGS).
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableUNF 3UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Bjorklund, Kurt | Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Swann, Sabrina | Frederick Police Department | Oral |
| FAV | Jackson, Samiralobbyist | MD Police Chiefs Assoc. and MD Sheriffs Assoc. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wilt, Laura | Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center | Position only |
| FAV | Brown, Kirsten | Maryland State's Attorneys' Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Clark, Tiffany | Office of the Attorney General | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McDonald, Gregory | Prince George's County Police Department | Oral |
| FAV | Dean, Robert | State's Attorney's Office - Prince George's County, Md. | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Folden, Senator Foldenlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Bradford, Tierralobbyist | ACLU Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Harris, Mrs | District 25 Constituent | Position only |
| UNF | Hilliard, Elizabeth | Maryland Office of the Public Defender | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Kouadio, Michele | A Mother's Cry | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJackson, SamiraMD Police Chiefs Assoc. and MD Sheriffs Assoc.Registered for: Critical Response Group; Dell Technologies Inc.; Empower; Forward Financing; HDR Engineering, Inc.; Maryland Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs…