Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2626: An Act permitting familial searching and partial DNA matches in investigating certain unsolved crimes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2626 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act permitting familial searching and partial DNA matches in investigating certain unsolved crimes. Primary sponsor: Danielle Gregoire (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 30, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2626) of Danielle W. Gregoire and Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida for legislation to permit familial searching and partial DNA matches in investigating certain unsolved crimes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Gregoire | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Middlesex |
| Alyson Sullivan-Almeida | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Plymouth |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual
- Hearing scheduled for 07/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security