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MS SB2789

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Briggs Hopson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Mississippi Department of Public Safety to establish a statewide automated DNA match tracking system within one year, subject to legislative appropriation
  • Crime laboratories must transmit electronic notifications of confirmed DNA database matches to the tracking system within 10 business days
  • Receiving law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies must review DNA match notifications within 5 business days and document investigative actions, case relevance, and closure decisions within 60 days
  • All law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies submitting DNA evidence to accredited crime labs must participate in the tracking system and designate a supervisory official for compliance
  • Department of Public Safety must publish annual reports on total DNA matches, response times, overdue notifications, and performance recommendations

Legislative Description

DNA Match Notification, Tracking, and Accountability Act; enact.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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