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New California law expands DNA tools for missing persons investigations
Monday, August 3, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that expands California's Missing Persons DNA Program to identify living and deceased victims in cold cases. The law broadens the use of DNA tools previously limited in scope to cover additional case categories. The expansion allows law enforcement agencies to access the program for a wider range of missing persons investigations.
Original reporting: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-missing-persons-dna-law
