California AB2018 establishes a DNA database for missing persons and unidentified remains.
California AB2018 mandates the Department of Justice to create a DNA database for missing persons and unidentified remains. The database will include DNA data from genetic markers suitable for human identification. The Department of Justice will develop standards and guidelines for the preservation and storage of DNA samples, which must be followed by any agency collecting samples from unidentified remains. The database will be funded by a two-dollar fee increase on death certificates, with up to 5 percent retained for administrative costs.
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