Maine LD540 mandates the Chief Medical Examiner to use forensic genetic genealogy testing on DNA of unidentified human remains.

Maine LD540 requires the Chief Medical Examiner to use forensic genetic genealogy testing on the DNA of unidentified human remains after holding them for days. This testing aims to identify the remains using a DNA analysis by a laboratory to develop a profile and search for that profile in a database of personal genomics or using a direct-to-consumer genetic genealogy service. The bill also governs the storage, identification, disposition, and expenses related to human remains, including the disposal of identified human remains if no one claims them after days.

Maine LD540 mandates the Chief Medical Examiner to use forensic genetic genealogy testing on DNA of unidentified human remains.

Maine LD540 requires the Chief Medical Examiner to use forensic genetic genealogy testing on the DNA of unidentified human remains after holding them for days. This testing aims to identify the remains using a DNA analysis by a laboratory to develop a profile and search for that profile in a database of personal genomics or using a direct-to-consumer genetic genealogy service. The bill also governs the storage, identification, disposition, and expenses related to human remains, including the disposal of identified human remains if no one claims them after days.