Nikko’s Law clearly and transparently codifies when and how Coroners and Peace Officers can use DNA from Newborn Blood Spot (NBS) Cards from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Biobank for the identification of victims and unidentified human remains. This technique has been utilized in California in extreme circumstances as a last-ditch effort to identify remains.
For more information, please click here for the fact sheet: AB 1063 – Search Warrants: Newborn Screening Program