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CA AB2661
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joe Patterson
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the State Department of Public Health to release portions of newborn blood specimen cards to coroners for identifying unidentified human remains
- Permits release of newborn DNA samples to law enforcement via search warrant only when seeking DNA of a missing person suspected to be a victim of homicide, kidnapping, child abuse resulting in death, or manslaughter
- Requires the department's annual newborn screening program report (starting July 1, 2026) to include the number of coroner requests and search warrants received
- Mandates reporting on how many disclosures were granted in response to those requests and warrants each calendar year
Legislative Description
Search warrants: newborn screening program.
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and PUB. S.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Health3/16/2026
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