Arizona legislation · Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Arizona SB1796: DNA match tracking system; DPS
Status: In committee, February 9, 2026
SB1796 - DNA match tracking system; DPS
What the bill says
An act Amending Title 41, chapter 12, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-1738; relating to the department of public safety.
From the introduced text, February 2, 2026:
AN ACT Amending Title 41, chapter 12, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-1738; relating to the department of public safety. (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) Section 1. Title 41, chapter 12, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 41-1738, to law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies; notification; annual report; definition A. Within One year after the effective date of this section, the department shall establish and maintain a statewide automated DNA match tracking system to match DNA samples to unsolved cases in this state. B. The department may: 1. Purchase a commercial software system to track and match DNA samples. 2. Apply for any federal funding or grants to establish and maintain the DNA match tracking system pursuant to this section. C. The DNA match tracking system must: 1. Be fully electronic and cloud based. 2. receive DNA match notifications from all ACCREDITED crime laboratories in this state. 3. Automatically route notifications and reminders to all RELEVANT law ENFORCEMENT agencies and prosecutorial agencies in this state. 4. Record and time stamp all actions taken by the law ENFORCEMENT agencies and prosecutorial agencies in this state and flag any notifications for review. 5. Produce audit logs, compliance reports and performance metrics. 6. Ensure all data security is consistent with applicable privacy and INFORMATION security …
Sponsors
- Fernandez, Brian (D, SD-023) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Assigned to Rules
- : Assigned to Public Safety
- : Introduced and first read
Common questions
- What is SB1796?
- SB1796 is a bill in the Arizona Legislature (Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)): DNA match tracking system; DPS.
- What does SB1796 do?
- In its own words: An act Amending Title 41, chapter 12, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-1738; relating to the department of public safety.
- What is the status of SB1796?
- In committee as of February 9, 2026. Latest action: Assigned to Rules (February 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1796?
- Fernandez, Brian (D, SD-023).
- Where is the official record for SB1796?
- On the Arizona Legislature website: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85466/?SessionId=130
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