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1	1	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1063Introduced by Assembly Member DixonFebruary 20, 2025 An act to amend Section 125010 of, and to add Section 125003 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to public health.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1063, as introduced, Dixon. Search warrants: newborn screening program.Existing law requires the State Department of Public Health to establish a genetic disease unit to, among other responsibilities, promote a statewide program of information, testing, and counseling services related to genetic diseases, and administer that information, testing, and counseling to each child born in the state, as specified. Existing law requires all information obtained from persons involved in hereditary disorders programs to be held strictly confidential.Existing law sets forth the grounds and procedures for the issuance of a search warrant and authorizes the issuance of a search warrant upon specified grounds, including that the property or things to be seized consist of an item or constitute evidence that tends to show a felony has been committed or that a particular person has committed a felony.This bill would authorize the department to release a physical blood test taken from a newborn to law enforcement in response to a search warrant only if the objective of the warrant is to obtain the DNA of a missing person suspected to be a victim of homicide, child abuse resulting in death, or manslaughter in order to compare the DNA to other samples in the Department of Justice Missing Persons DNA Database and to upload the sample for future identification of the person.Existing law requires the department, commencing July 1, 2026, to annually generate a report to the Legislature regarding the newborn screening program, including the number of new residual screening specimens collected during the previous calendar year, until the department has provided 5 annual reports.The bill would require the department, as part of its annual report, to report to the Legislature the number of search warrants received by and the number of disclosures granted by the department.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 125003 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:125003. (a) The department may release a physical blood test taken from a newborn to law enforcement in response to a search warrant only if the objective of the warrant is to obtain the DNA of a missing person suspected to be a victim of homicide, child abuse resulting in death, or manslaughter in order to compare the DNA to other samples in the Department of Justice Missing Persons DNA Database and to upload the sample for future identification of the person.(b) Law enforcement shall not request or obtain a search warrant for the physical blood test taken from a newborn for any reason not described in subdivision (a), including, but not limited to, for any of the following purposes:(1) To determine whether a person is a suspect in a crime.(2) To create a DNA database of suspects or nonsuspects.(3) To establish the guilt of a person.SEC. 2. Section 125010 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:125010. Commencing July 1, 2026, and each July 1 thereafter, the State Department of Public Health shall generate a report that includes each of the following:(a) The total number of any residual screening specimens stored by the California Biobank Program.(b) The number of new residual screening specimens collected during the previous calendar year.(c) The number of inheritable conditions identified by the original screening tests during the previous calendar year.(d) The number of projects utilizing specimens from the California Biobank Program.(e) The number of published research studies where biospecimens from the California Biobank Program were used or referenced and the potential public health benefits from the research.(f) The number of specimens provided by the California Biobank Program for each research project.(g) The number of screening tests waived for religious purposes during the previous calendar year.(h) The number of residual screening specimens destroyed at the request of a parent or adult during the previous calendar year.(i) The number of residual screening samples remaining to be destroyed at the request of a parent or adult during the previous calendar year.(j) The number of search warrants received by the California Biobank Program during the previous calendar year as described in Section 125003.(k) The number of disclosures granted by the California Biobank Program pursuant to a search warrant during the previous calendar year as described in Section 125003.
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3	3	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1063Introduced by Assembly Member DixonFebruary 20, 2025 An act to amend Section 125010 of, and to add Section 125003 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to public health.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1063, as introduced, Dixon. Search warrants: newborn screening program.Existing law requires the State Department of Public Health to establish a genetic disease unit to, among other responsibilities, promote a statewide program of information, testing, and counseling services related to genetic diseases, and administer that information, testing, and counseling to each child born in the state, as specified. Existing law requires all information obtained from persons involved in hereditary disorders programs to be held strictly confidential.Existing law sets forth the grounds and procedures for the issuance of a search warrant and authorizes the issuance of a search warrant upon specified grounds, including that the property or things to be seized consist of an item or constitute evidence that tends to show a felony has been committed or that a particular person has committed a felony.This bill would authorize the department to release a physical blood test taken from a newborn to law enforcement in response to a search warrant only if the objective of the warrant is to obtain the DNA of a missing person suspected to be a victim of homicide, child abuse resulting in death, or manslaughter in order to compare the DNA to other samples in the Department of Justice Missing Persons DNA Database and to upload the sample for future identification of the person.Existing law requires the department, commencing July 1, 2026, to annually generate a report to the Legislature regarding the newborn screening program, including the number of new residual screening specimens collected during the previous calendar year, until the department has provided 5 annual reports.The bill would require the department, as part of its annual report, to report to the Legislature the number of search warrants received by and the number of disclosures granted by the department.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
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9	9	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
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15	15	Introduced by Assembly Member DixonFebruary 20, 2025
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17	17	Introduced by Assembly Member Dixon
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20	20	An act to amend Section 125010 of, and to add Section 125003 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to public health.
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22	22	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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24	24	## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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26	26	AB 1063, as introduced, Dixon. Search warrants: newborn screening program.
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28	28	Existing law requires the State Department of Public Health to establish a genetic disease unit to, among other responsibilities, promote a statewide program of information, testing, and counseling services related to genetic diseases, and administer that information, testing, and counseling to each child born in the state, as specified. Existing law requires all information obtained from persons involved in hereditary disorders programs to be held strictly confidential.Existing law sets forth the grounds and procedures for the issuance of a search warrant and authorizes the issuance of a search warrant upon specified grounds, including that the property or things to be seized consist of an item or constitute evidence that tends to show a felony has been committed or that a particular person has committed a felony.This bill would authorize the department to release a physical blood test taken from a newborn to law enforcement in response to a search warrant only if the objective of the warrant is to obtain the DNA of a missing person suspected to be a victim of homicide, child abuse resulting in death, or manslaughter in order to compare the DNA to other samples in the Department of Justice Missing Persons DNA Database and to upload the sample for future identification of the person.Existing law requires the department, commencing July 1, 2026, to annually generate a report to the Legislature regarding the newborn screening program, including the number of new residual screening specimens collected during the previous calendar year, until the department has provided 5 annual reports.The bill would require the department, as part of its annual report, to report to the Legislature the number of search warrants received by and the number of disclosures granted by the department.
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30	30	Existing law requires the State Department of Public Health to establish a genetic disease unit to, among other responsibilities, promote a statewide program of information, testing, and counseling services related to genetic diseases, and administer that information, testing, and counseling to each child born in the state, as specified. Existing law requires all information obtained from persons involved in hereditary disorders programs to be held strictly confidential.
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32	32	Existing law sets forth the grounds and procedures for the issuance of a search warrant and authorizes the issuance of a search warrant upon specified grounds, including that the property or things to be seized consist of an item or constitute evidence that tends to show a felony has been committed or that a particular person has committed a felony.
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34	34	This bill would authorize the department to release a physical blood test taken from a newborn to law enforcement in response to a search warrant only if the objective of the warrant is to obtain the DNA of a missing person suspected to be a victim of homicide, child abuse resulting in death, or manslaughter in order to compare the DNA to other samples in the Department of Justice Missing Persons DNA Database and to upload the sample for future identification of the person.
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36	36	Existing law requires the department, commencing July 1, 2026, to annually generate a report to the Legislature regarding the newborn screening program, including the number of new residual screening specimens collected during the previous calendar year, until the department has provided 5 annual reports.
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38	38	The bill would require the department, as part of its annual report, to report to the Legislature the number of search warrants received by and the number of disclosures granted by the department.
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44	44	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 125003 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:125003. (a) The department may release a physical blood test taken from a newborn to law enforcement in response to a search warrant only if the objective of the warrant is to obtain the DNA of a missing person suspected to be a victim of homicide, child abuse resulting in death, or manslaughter in order to compare the DNA to other samples in the Department of Justice Missing Persons DNA Database and to upload the sample for future identification of the person.(b) Law enforcement shall not request or obtain a search warrant for the physical blood test taken from a newborn for any reason not described in subdivision (a), including, but not limited to, for any of the following purposes:(1) To determine whether a person is a suspect in a crime.(2) To create a DNA database of suspects or nonsuspects.(3) To establish the guilt of a person.SEC. 2. Section 125010 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:125010. Commencing July 1, 2026, and each July 1 thereafter, the State Department of Public Health shall generate a report that includes each of the following:(a) The total number of any residual screening specimens stored by the California Biobank Program.(b) The number of new residual screening specimens collected during the previous calendar year.(c) The number of inheritable conditions identified by the original screening tests during the previous calendar year.(d) The number of projects utilizing specimens from the California Biobank Program.(e) The number of published research studies where biospecimens from the California Biobank Program were used or referenced and the potential public health benefits from the research.(f) The number of specimens provided by the California Biobank Program for each research project.(g) The number of screening tests waived for religious purposes during the previous calendar year.(h) The number of residual screening specimens destroyed at the request of a parent or adult during the previous calendar year.(i) The number of residual screening samples remaining to be destroyed at the request of a parent or adult during the previous calendar year.(j) The number of search warrants received by the California Biobank Program during the previous calendar year as described in Section 125003.(k) The number of disclosures granted by the California Biobank Program pursuant to a search warrant during the previous calendar year as described in Section 125003.
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46	46	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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48	48	## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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50	50	SECTION 1. Section 125003 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:125003. (a) The department may release a physical blood test taken from a newborn to law enforcement in response to a search warrant only if the objective of the warrant is to obtain the DNA of a missing person suspected to be a victim of homicide, child abuse resulting in death, or manslaughter in order to compare the DNA to other samples in the Department of Justice Missing Persons DNA Database and to upload the sample for future identification of the person.(b) Law enforcement shall not request or obtain a search warrant for the physical blood test taken from a newborn for any reason not described in subdivision (a), including, but not limited to, for any of the following purposes:(1) To determine whether a person is a suspect in a crime.(2) To create a DNA database of suspects or nonsuspects.(3) To establish the guilt of a person.
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52	52	SECTION 1. Section 125003 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:
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56	56	125003. (a) The department may release a physical blood test taken from a newborn to law enforcement in response to a search warrant only if the objective of the warrant is to obtain the DNA of a missing person suspected to be a victim of homicide, child abuse resulting in death, or manslaughter in order to compare the DNA to other samples in the Department of Justice Missing Persons DNA Database and to upload the sample for future identification of the person.(b) Law enforcement shall not request or obtain a search warrant for the physical blood test taken from a newborn for any reason not described in subdivision (a), including, but not limited to, for any of the following purposes:(1) To determine whether a person is a suspect in a crime.(2) To create a DNA database of suspects or nonsuspects.(3) To establish the guilt of a person.
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58	58	125003. (a) The department may release a physical blood test taken from a newborn to law enforcement in response to a search warrant only if the objective of the warrant is to obtain the DNA of a missing person suspected to be a victim of homicide, child abuse resulting in death, or manslaughter in order to compare the DNA to other samples in the Department of Justice Missing Persons DNA Database and to upload the sample for future identification of the person.(b) Law enforcement shall not request or obtain a search warrant for the physical blood test taken from a newborn for any reason not described in subdivision (a), including, but not limited to, for any of the following purposes:(1) To determine whether a person is a suspect in a crime.(2) To create a DNA database of suspects or nonsuspects.(3) To establish the guilt of a person.
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60	60	125003. (a) The department may release a physical blood test taken from a newborn to law enforcement in response to a search warrant only if the objective of the warrant is to obtain the DNA of a missing person suspected to be a victim of homicide, child abuse resulting in death, or manslaughter in order to compare the DNA to other samples in the Department of Justice Missing Persons DNA Database and to upload the sample for future identification of the person.(b) Law enforcement shall not request or obtain a search warrant for the physical blood test taken from a newborn for any reason not described in subdivision (a), including, but not limited to, for any of the following purposes:(1) To determine whether a person is a suspect in a crime.(2) To create a DNA database of suspects or nonsuspects.(3) To establish the guilt of a person.
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64	64	125003. (a) The department may release a physical blood test taken from a newborn to law enforcement in response to a search warrant only if the objective of the warrant is to obtain the DNA of a missing person suspected to be a victim of homicide, child abuse resulting in death, or manslaughter in order to compare the DNA to other samples in the Department of Justice Missing Persons DNA Database and to upload the sample for future identification of the person.
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66	66	(b) Law enforcement shall not request or obtain a search warrant for the physical blood test taken from a newborn for any reason not described in subdivision (a), including, but not limited to, for any of the following purposes:
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68	68	(1) To determine whether a person is a suspect in a crime.
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70	70	(2) To create a DNA database of suspects or nonsuspects.
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72	72	(3) To establish the guilt of a person.
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74	74	SEC. 2. Section 125010 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:125010. Commencing July 1, 2026, and each July 1 thereafter, the State Department of Public Health shall generate a report that includes each of the following:(a) The total number of any residual screening specimens stored by the California Biobank Program.(b) The number of new residual screening specimens collected during the previous calendar year.(c) The number of inheritable conditions identified by the original screening tests during the previous calendar year.(d) The number of projects utilizing specimens from the California Biobank Program.(e) The number of published research studies where biospecimens from the California Biobank Program were used or referenced and the potential public health benefits from the research.(f) The number of specimens provided by the California Biobank Program for each research project.(g) The number of screening tests waived for religious purposes during the previous calendar year.(h) The number of residual screening specimens destroyed at the request of a parent or adult during the previous calendar year.(i) The number of residual screening samples remaining to be destroyed at the request of a parent or adult during the previous calendar year.(j) The number of search warrants received by the California Biobank Program during the previous calendar year as described in Section 125003.(k) The number of disclosures granted by the California Biobank Program pursuant to a search warrant during the previous calendar year as described in Section 125003.
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76	76	SEC. 2. Section 125010 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:
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80	80	125010. Commencing July 1, 2026, and each July 1 thereafter, the State Department of Public Health shall generate a report that includes each of the following:(a) The total number of any residual screening specimens stored by the California Biobank Program.(b) The number of new residual screening specimens collected during the previous calendar year.(c) The number of inheritable conditions identified by the original screening tests during the previous calendar year.(d) The number of projects utilizing specimens from the California Biobank Program.(e) The number of published research studies where biospecimens from the California Biobank Program were used or referenced and the potential public health benefits from the research.(f) The number of specimens provided by the California Biobank Program for each research project.(g) The number of screening tests waived for religious purposes during the previous calendar year.(h) The number of residual screening specimens destroyed at the request of a parent or adult during the previous calendar year.(i) The number of residual screening samples remaining to be destroyed at the request of a parent or adult during the previous calendar year.(j) The number of search warrants received by the California Biobank Program during the previous calendar year as described in Section 125003.(k) The number of disclosures granted by the California Biobank Program pursuant to a search warrant during the previous calendar year as described in Section 125003.
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82	82	125010. Commencing July 1, 2026, and each July 1 thereafter, the State Department of Public Health shall generate a report that includes each of the following:(a) The total number of any residual screening specimens stored by the California Biobank Program.(b) The number of new residual screening specimens collected during the previous calendar year.(c) The number of inheritable conditions identified by the original screening tests during the previous calendar year.(d) The number of projects utilizing specimens from the California Biobank Program.(e) The number of published research studies where biospecimens from the California Biobank Program were used or referenced and the potential public health benefits from the research.(f) The number of specimens provided by the California Biobank Program for each research project.(g) The number of screening tests waived for religious purposes during the previous calendar year.(h) The number of residual screening specimens destroyed at the request of a parent or adult during the previous calendar year.(i) The number of residual screening samples remaining to be destroyed at the request of a parent or adult during the previous calendar year.(j) The number of search warrants received by the California Biobank Program during the previous calendar year as described in Section 125003.(k) The number of disclosures granted by the California Biobank Program pursuant to a search warrant during the previous calendar year as described in Section 125003.
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84	84	125010. Commencing July 1, 2026, and each July 1 thereafter, the State Department of Public Health shall generate a report that includes each of the following:(a) The total number of any residual screening specimens stored by the California Biobank Program.(b) The number of new residual screening specimens collected during the previous calendar year.(c) The number of inheritable conditions identified by the original screening tests during the previous calendar year.(d) The number of projects utilizing specimens from the California Biobank Program.(e) The number of published research studies where biospecimens from the California Biobank Program were used or referenced and the potential public health benefits from the research.(f) The number of specimens provided by the California Biobank Program for each research project.(g) The number of screening tests waived for religious purposes during the previous calendar year.(h) The number of residual screening specimens destroyed at the request of a parent or adult during the previous calendar year.(i) The number of residual screening samples remaining to be destroyed at the request of a parent or adult during the previous calendar year.(j) The number of search warrants received by the California Biobank Program during the previous calendar year as described in Section 125003.(k) The number of disclosures granted by the California Biobank Program pursuant to a search warrant during the previous calendar year as described in Section 125003.
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88	88	125010. Commencing July 1, 2026, and each July 1 thereafter, the State Department of Public Health shall generate a report that includes each of the following:
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90	90	(a) The total number of any residual screening specimens stored by the California Biobank Program.
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92	92	(b) The number of new residual screening specimens collected during the previous calendar year.
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94	94	(c) The number of inheritable conditions identified by the original screening tests during the previous calendar year.
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96	96	(d) The number of projects utilizing specimens from the California Biobank Program.
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98	98	(e) The number of published research studies where biospecimens from the California Biobank Program were used or referenced and the potential public health benefits from the research.
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100	100	(f) The number of specimens provided by the California Biobank Program for each research project.
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102	102	(g) The number of screening tests waived for religious purposes during the previous calendar year.
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104	104	(h) The number of residual screening specimens destroyed at the request of a parent or adult during the previous calendar year.
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106	106	(i) The number of residual screening samples remaining to be destroyed at the request of a parent or adult during the previous calendar year.
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108	108	(j) The number of search warrants received by the California Biobank Program during the previous calendar year as described in Section 125003.
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110	110	(k) The number of disclosures granted by the California Biobank Program pursuant to a search warrant during the previous calendar year as described in Section 125003.