Crimes: theft of DNA.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill would criminalize the unauthorized taking or use of a person’s DNA. It targets anyone who obtains DNA without consent, aiming to protect personal privacy. The measure seeks to add DNA theft to the state’s criminal statutes.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 21). · Apr 22, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 13, 2026
• Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Hearing
  Privacy and Consumer Protection · Apr 21, 2026
• Privacy And Consumer Protection
  Privacy And Consumer Protection · Apr 21, 2026
• Privacy And Consumer Protection
  Privacy And Consumer Protection · Apr 7, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 5030.)
2. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
3. May 13, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
4. Apr 27, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
5. Apr 23, 2026Read second time and amended.
6. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 21).
7. Mar 31, 2026In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
8. Mar 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
9. Mar 19, 2026Read second time and amended.
10. Mar 18, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (March 17).
11. Mar 10, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
12. Feb 23, 2026Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and P. & C.P.

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Tri Ta (R) · sponsor
• Ta

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