SB 480·OH·senate
Require coroner to preserve DNA sample for future analysis
IntroducedFiled Oct 21, 2026
Sponsor: Tom Patton (R)
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Introduced
Oct 21, 2026
Summary
The bill would mandate that coroners retain DNA material collected during investigations. It applies to all cases handled by Ohio coroners and aims to ensure that DNA evidence remains available for later analysis. Preserving these samples could help future criminal or medical inquiries.
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