**AB-1727 (Ta): Crimes: unlawful use of DNA
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Bill Name: Crimes: unlawful use of DNA
Bill Number: AB-1727
Bill Author(s): Assembly Member Tri Ta
Legislative Session / Year: 2026
State: California
AVFCA Position: Support
Bill Synopsis: This bill amends the Penal Code by adding Section 367, which prohibits the unauthorized handling of another person's DNA sample or genetic data without express consent—defined as clear, prominent disclosure of purpose followed by affirmative action from the individual, guardian, or representative. It bars selling or transferring such data to third parties, submitting or conducting genetic testing on it, disclosing it (with narrow exceptions for prior voluntary releases), collecting or retaining samples for analysis, or accessing them via unauthorized computer means. AB-1727 addresses escalating risks from consumer DNA kits and data breaches, where genetic information reveals intimate health, ancestry, and identity details, by mandating informed control over biological material, closing gaps in privacy safeguards without disrupting legitimate applications.
LegInfo Bill Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1727
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Referred to Assembly Policy Committee(s)
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05/14/26 In committee: Held under submission.
05/14/26 Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended.
05/13/26 In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
04/27/26 Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
04/23/26 "Read second time and amended."
04/22/26 "From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 21)."
03/23/26 Set FOR Hearing ON 07-APR-26 1:30 p.m., Re-referred to Com. on P. and C.P.
03/18/2026 From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (March 17).
03/10/26 Set FOR Hearing ON 17-MAR-26 8:30 a.m.
02/23/26 Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and P. & C.P.
02/06/26 From printer. May be heard in committee March 8.
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