Indiana · 2026 Session

HB 1248Law

Advanced DNA testing for cold cases.

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Establishes a process concerning eligibility for advanced DNA testing for cold cases.

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Jan 23, 2026House

Referred to the Senate

Jan 27, 2026Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

Feb 12, 2026Senate

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

Feb 16, 2026Senate

Second reading: ordered engrossed

Feb 19, 2026Senate

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 206: yeas 46, nays 0

Feb 20, 2026Senate

Returned to the House with amendments

Feb 23, 2026House

Motion to concur filed

Feb 25, 2026House

Signed by the Speaker

Feb 25, 2026House

House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 365: yeas 86, nays 0

Feb 26, 2026Senate

Signed by the President Pro Tempore

Feb 27, 2026Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate

Mar 3, 2026House

Signed by the Governor

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Advanced DNA testing for cold cases.

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