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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the DNA Match Notification, Tracking, and Accountability Act. Provides that, no later than one year after the effective date of the Act, the Illinois State Police shall establish and maintain a statewide automated DNA match tracking system to solve cases. Provides that the Illinois State Police may (1) purchase a commercial off-the-shelf software system for tracking if the system meets all of the requirements and (2) apply for federal funding to establish and maintain the automated DNA match tracking system. Provides that the automated DNA match tracking system shall (1) be electronic and cloud-based; (2) receive DNA match notifications from all accredited crime laboratories; (3) automatically route notifications and reminders to designated receiving agencies; (4) record and time-stamp subsequent actions taken by receiving agencies and flag notifications for supervisory review upon missed deadlines or inactivity; (5) produce audit logs, compliance reports, and performance metrics; and (6) ensure data security consistent with applicable privacy and information security laws.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the DNA Match Notification, Tracking, and Accountability Act, mandates the Illinois State Police to create and manage a statewide electronic, cloud-based system to track DNA matches generated by accredited crime laboratories, which are facilities that analyze DNA for criminal justice purposes. This system, to be operational within one year of the bill's effective date, will automatically send DNA match notifications, which are confirmed links between a DNA profile and an individual or another sample in a government database like CODIS (Combined DNA Index System), to the appropriate law enforcement or prosecutorial agencies, referred to as receiving agencies. The system will also record and timestamp actions taken by these receiving agencies, flag inactive or overdue notifications for supervisory review, and generate reports on compliance and performance, all while ensuring data security. The Illinois State Police are authorized to purchase commercial software if it meets the system's requirements and to seek federal funding for its establishment and maintenance, with the overall goal of improving the prompt communication and follow-up of DNA matches to aid investigations and prosecutions.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 01/29/2026)
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