HB685

Missing or unidentified persons; create procedures regarding investigation of.

Failed·2/3/26
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Mississippi HB685 establishes procedures for law enforcement agencies to investigate missing or unidentified persons, including entering data into.

Mississippi HB685 mandates that law enforcement agencies enter reports of missing children into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System without delay. It requires the State Medical Examiner to test the DNA of unidentified human remains using forensic genetic genealogy testing within 45 days of receiving the remains. The bill defines "unclaimed human remains" and "unidentified human remains" and outlines the duties of county medical examiners and investigators. It also revises the board's powers and duties to include investigative authority.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 14

House

Referred To Judiciary B