As introduced: - Requires law enforcement, prior to an identification procedure, to record an eyewitness’s detailed description of the perpetrator and the conditions under which the person was seen. - Prohibits conducting a lineup with a suspect identified by facial recognition technology unless there is independent, corroborating evidence of the person's involvement in the crime. - Establishes a legal preference for lineups over more suggestive show-ups and in-court identifications and creates new standards for lineup composition. - Requires audio and video recording of all identification procedures and the documentation of an eyewitness's confidence level at the time of the identification. - Authorizes the prosecuting attorney and the suspect’s attorney to be present to observe a lineup procedure.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Jan 13, 2026 | S | Introduced |
Jan 12, 2026 | S | Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Rules |
Jan 6, 2026 | S | Filed |
| Last Action | Jan 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Jan 14, 2026 |