SB 678

Maryland Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: June 15, 2026.

Criminal Procedure - Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis and Search - Affidavit for Judicial Authorization.

Bill ID MD-2026-SB-678

Session 2026

Status introduced

Committee Judicial Proceedings

Senate introduced 2026-06-15

Criminal Justice

Summary

Altering the requirements for a sworn affidavit submitted for judicial authorization to initiate a forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis and search (FGGS).

Sponsor

Senator Folden

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-06	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-02-06	Status	introduced
2026-06-15	Latest Action	In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m.

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