SB2949

MISSING PERSONS-DENTAL RECORDS

Final Passage·5/21/26

SB2949 amends the Missing Persons Identification Act to enhance reporting and follow-up actions for missing persons in Illinois.

SB2949 amends the Missing Persons Identification Act to improve the handling of missing person cases. It mandates that law enforcement agencies accept missing person reports without delay and cannot establish waiting periods before accepting such reports. The bill requires law enforcement agencies to gather detailed information about the missing person, including photographs, dental records, and fingerprints, and to enter this information into the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 5

4:00 PM

House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

May 5

4:00 PM

House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

History

Jun 30

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

Jun 18

Senate

Sent to the Governor

May 30

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro