2019 Senate Bill 276

Establish forensic laboratories oversight regime

Introduced in the Senate

April 18, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Tom Barrett (R-24)

To mandate that forensic laboratories obtain a professional accreditation, and create a state forensic science commission to regulate forensic laboratories, investigate claims of negligence and nonperformance, and make recommendations to the legislature.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Oct. 15, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.