HR 7916
CODIS Access Modernization Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:55 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the CODIS Access Modernization Act, would allow accredited private forensic DNA testing laboratories to directly upload DNA profiles to the National DNA Index System (NDIS). Currently, these labs are restricted from doing so, creating delays in investigations. The bill aims to expand DNA testing capacity, accelerate evidence processing, and reduce burdens on public labs, ultimately enhancing public safety and justice for victims. It establishes specific criteria for private labs to qualify for access and requires the Department of Justice and FBI to create implementing regulations.
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