Washington State Information
Legislature
- House Bill 2805
- Status: LAW
Key Provisions
- REQUIRES collection of DNA samples from known missing persons and requires timely submission of the samples for analysis.
- REQUIRES immediate analysis if criminal activity is suspected.
- REQUIRES state to maintain DNA samples collected for newborn screening to be used for missing persons identification.
State Clearinghouse
- CHILDREN ONLY
Other State Resources
- Washington State Patrol
- Seattle Police Department
- FBI – Seattle
- Office of the Attorney General of Washington
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