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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that if a consistent DNA profile has been identified by comparing evidence with a known standard from a suspect or with DNA profiles in the CODIS database, the Illinois State Police shall utilize the Electronic Laboratory Information Management System to notify the investigating law enforcement agency of the results in writing, and the Illinois State Police shall provide an automatic courtesy copy of the written notification to the appropriate State's Attorney's Office for tracking and further action, as necessary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to establish a new procedure for notifying law enforcement and prosecutors when DNA evidence yields a match. Specifically, if a consistent DNA profile is found by comparing crime scene evidence with a known sample from a suspect or with existing DNA profiles in the CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) database, the Illinois State Police must use their Electronic Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to inform the investigating law enforcement agency in writing. Additionally, the Illinois State Police will automatically send a courtesy copy of this written notification to the relevant State's Attorney's Office, which is the prosecutor's office responsible for handling criminal cases, to ensure they are aware of the findings for any necessary follow-up actions.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/13/2026)
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