HI HB1746

Establishes a statewide rapid DNA investigative lead program within the Honolulu Police Department to process crime scene samples, enabling DNA profile generation in approximately 90 minutes compared to traditional weeks or months.

Authorizes the department to set standards for testing sites, training and certification requirements, quality assurance protocols, and data security protections for participating law enforcement agencies.

Limits rapid DNA use to constitutionally authorized purposes including generating investigative leads, exonerating innocent individuals, and identifying disaster victims; results cannot be the sole basis for arrest or prosecution.

Requires coordination with the FBI regarding Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) entries to ensure compliance with federal standards, following the FBI's recent approval of CODIS searches using rapid DNA profiles.

Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 for equipment, training, laboratory capacity, and program administration, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.