Senate Bill No. 320, introduced by Senator Mizell, aims to enhance the tracking and reporting of outstanding DNA hits related to sexual and violent offenses in Louisiana. The bill enacts R.S. 15:605.1, which establishes the Louisiana State Police (LSP) as the central repository for tracking outstanding CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) hits. It mandates the creation of a statewide tracking system that will monitor the status of unresolved CODIS hits, allow criminal justice agencies to update their status, and facilitate cross-jurisdictional data sharing. The LSP is authorized to contract with public or private entities for the system's development and maintenance, and a phased implementation process is permitted to ensure smooth entry for participants.

Additionally, the bill requires all law enforcement agencies that receive CODIS hit notifications to fully participate in the tracking system by January 1, 2027. After the system's implementation, the LSP must submit an annual report by March 1 each year detailing the total number of outstanding CODIS hits, those added during the reporting period, and those resolved. The report will be made public on the LSP's website and will assign outstanding CODIS hits to the relevant jurisdictions based on the laboratories and agencies involved. The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2026.