Massachusetts H2626 permits familial searching and partial DNA matches in investigating certain unsolved crimes.
Massachusetts H2626 permits familial searching and partial DNA matches in investigating certain unsolved crimes. The bill establishes a familial search oversight committee to evaluate requests for familial searches, ensuring they meet specific criteria. It mandates that the committee collect data on the frequency and outcomes of such searches. The Director of the Massachusetts State Police is authorized to promulgate regulations for familial searching, including eligibility requirements for DNA records and confirmatory steps for narrowing potential relatives.
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