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Introduced
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Passed
05/10/2024
05/10/2024
Dead
05/22/2024
05/22/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
131st Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Chief Medical Examiner to use forensic genetic genealogy testing with the deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, of the human remains of an unidentified individual after 45 days of having possession of the unidentified human remains.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Chief Medical Examiner to use forensic genetic genealogy testing on the DNA of unidentified human remains after 45 days of having possession of them. The purpose is to identify any unidentified human remains currently in the possession of the Chief Medical Examiner. Forensic genetic genealogy testing involves analyzing the DNA sample and searching databases to try to identify the individual. The bill also provides guidance on the storage and disposal of unidentified and abandoned human remains.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
David Boyer (R)*,
Joe Baldacci (D),
Benjamin Collings (D),
Drew Gattine (D),
Troy Jackson (D),
Kathy Javner (R),
Ann Matlack (D),
Michele Meyer (D),
Sawin Millett (R),
Rachel Talbot Ross (D),
Last Action
Died Upon Conclusion of the 131st, Dec 4, 2024 (on 05/22/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Other Health
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=838&snum=131 | 02/21/2023 |
| House: C-A (H-807) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0527&item=2&snum=131 | 03/11/2024 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (H-807) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN083802.pdf | 03/11/2024 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN083801.pdf | 04/04/2023 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0527&item=1&snum=131 | 02/21/2023 |
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