SB 2789 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

DNA Match Notification, Tracking, and Accountability Act; enact.

SB 2789, the "DNA Match Notification, Tracking, and Accountability Act," requires Mississippi's Department of Public Safety to create a statewide electronic tracking system for DNA matches from forensic labs. It mandates that labs notify law enforcement within 10 business days of a match, and receiving agencies must review notifications within 5 days and document actions within 60 days. The system will track deadlines, flag delays, generate annual reports on response times and unresolved matches, and ensure data security per privacy laws. This applies directly to accredited crime labs, law enforcement, and prosecutors who submit DNA evidence in Mississippi.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026