HB0058

Bill Summary - 24LSO-0335 Bill No.: HB0058 Effective: 7/1/2024 LSO No.: 24LSO-0335 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0046 Chapter No.: 85 Prime Sponsor: Select Committee on Tribal Relations Catch Title: Forensic genetic genealogy pilot program. Has Report: No Subject: Law enforcement. Summary/Major Elements: Generally speaking, forensic genetic genealogy is a law enforcement tool that may be used to help identify the perpetrator of a crime or unidentified human remains by linking DNA from the crime scene or the unidentified person to relatives. This act appropriates one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) from the general fund to the Division of Criminal Investigation to establish and administer a forensic genetic genealogy pilot program from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029. The Division may use the funds for two purposes: (1) For forensic genetic genealogical DNA analyses and searches to assist in generating leads for criminal investigations or identifying human remains in investigations conducted by the Division; and (2) To award grants to law enforcement agencies in this state for forensic genetic genealogical DNA analyses and searches to assist in generating leads for criminal investigations or identifying human remains in investigations, according to an application process established by the Division. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.