Concerns investigative genetic genealogy; appropriates $500,000.
This New Jersey bill establishes a formal framework for law enforcement agencies to use investigative genetic genealogy in solving violent crimes and identifying human remains. It creates a system where police and medical examiners must work with specialized, accredited centers to analyze DNA samples from crime scenes. The legislation also allocates $500,000 in funding to support these operations and defines specific rules for how DNA testing and data sharing should be conducted.
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May 2026
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Governor
Introduced May 11, 2026
Last action May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Mike Venezia
DDemocratic
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