Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the the membership, powers, duties and procedures of the commission on forensic science and establish new programs.

Highlights:

• Specifies that a forensic laboratory may contract with a state or local law enforcement unit (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that forensic laboratories will have the duty of using physical, chemical, digital, or biometric properties of evidence or data to determine the connection of evidence or data to a criminal action or to resolve issues of identity pertaining to criminal  investigations or surveillance (Sec. 1). 

• Defines terms related to forensic science (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes the commission on Forensic science and specifies its membership and duties to the state regarding best practices in scientific forensics (Sec 1). 

• Establishes 3 advisory committees to the commission on science, social justice, and forensic analyst licensing committee and specifies their tasks and duties (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that the commission will meet and evaluate and update the system of accreditation every 5 years to reflect changes in science, technology, or other factors affecting minimum standards, forensic laboratory management and oversight (Sec. 1). 

• Repeals previous language on accreditation (Sec. 1).

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