California Expands DNA Tools for Missing Persons Investigations

California Expands DNA Tools for Missing Persons Investigations

California has enacted AB 2018, expanding the state’s DNA Tools for missing persons investigations to include unidentified people who are living as well as deceased. The law, signed July 16, 2026, clarifies how the California Department of Justice may use its forensic database while preserving limits on family DNA samples. Key Takeaways Governor Gavin Newsom […]

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