SB 2715

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 28, 2026.

HPD; Automated DNA Match Tracking System; Database; Forensic Information; Reports; Appropriation.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2715
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee PSM/LBT, WAM/JDC
Senate in_committee 2026-01-28
Summary

By July 1, 2027, requires the Honolulu Police Department to establish and maintain a statewide automated DNA match tracking system. Requires the Department to submit an annual report to the Legislature and post the report to the Department's website. Requires each law enforcement agency and prosecuting attorney's office that submits DNA to a crime laboratory in the State to participate in the automated DNA match tracking system. Establishes mandatory deadlines for entities participating in the automated DNA match tracking system after confirmation of a DNA database match. Establishes privacy and data protection guidelines for the statewide automated DNA match tracking system. Appropriates funds.

Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-28 Status in_committee
2026-01-28 Latest Action Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM/JDC.
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