AB 2018: Missing persons: DNA testing.
AB 2018 status: Introduced — Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar (updated Jun 30, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialExisting law requires the Department of Justice to develop a DNA database for all cases involving the report of an unidentified deceased person or a high-risk missing person and provides for the collection of DNA samples from unidentified deceased persons and from potential sources for comparison, as specified. Existin...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- Potential for increased efficiency in identifying missing persons.
Risks
- Potential for increased administrative costs for DNA database management.
Society
Benefits
- Expands DNA database use to all unidentified persons, living or deceased.
- Allows DNA retention for incomplete remains, aiding future identifications.
- May help resolve more missing person cases and provide closure to families.
Risks
- Removes specific focus on 'high-risk' missing persons, potentially altering prioritization.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
The abstract does not provide details on the implementation timeline or specific protocols for DNA retention.
Analysis based on an abstract, not full bill text.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentRead second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
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