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ME LD540

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Boyer

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires the Chief Medical Examiner to conduct forensic genetic genealogy DNA testing on unidentified human remains after 45 days of possession
  • Forensic genetic genealogy testing involves analyzing DNA samples and searching personal genomics databases or direct-to-consumer genetic genealogy services
  • Authorizes the Chief Medical Examiner to store, release to educational institutions, inter, or cremate unidentified remains
  • Allows disposal of identified but abandoned remains (unclaimed for 30 days after autopsy) through interment or cremation, with a certificate of abandonment filed in the recovery municipality
  • Excludes remains from cared-for cemeteries and Indian remains (which are governed by separate requirements under section 2842-B)

Legislative Description

An Act to Identify the State's Unidentified Human Remains

Death

Last Action

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

6/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Health And Human Services2/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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