SB2998

FORENSIC LAB COMMISSION-REPORT

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

SB2998 mandates reporting of significant non-conformities in forensic services to the Illinois Forensic Science Commission.

SB2998 amends the Illinois State Police Law to establish the Illinois Forensic Science Commission within the Illinois State Police. The Commission's duties include providing guidance on the efficient delivery of forensic services, reviewing significant non-conformities, and offering recommendations for correction. The bill requires all publicly funded ISO 17025 accredited forensic laboratory systems to report complaints of significant non-conformities to the Commission within 30 days. It also mandates annual reports summarizing these non-conformities and corrective actions taken.

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History

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026