Requires law enforcement agencies to take a DNA sample of a person arrested for certain crimes.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Lewis, Representative Levy B,, Senator Nash,, Thatcher,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-04-10 House
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2025-04-10 House
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2025-04-07 House
Work Session held.
2025-03-25 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act requires the taking of DNA samples of people arrested for some crimes. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 79.0).
Requires law enforcement agencies to take a DNA sample of a person arrested for certain crimes. Requires the destruction of the sample, upon the person's request, if the arrest is followed by an acquittal, dismissal, reversal of the conviction or expiration of the statute of limitations.
Removes provisions directing the Department of State Police to prioritize testing of certain DNA samples when funds are limited.
Includes obtaining and analyzing DNA samples of arrested persons as a purpose for which moneys may be allocated from the Criminal Fine Account.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to DNA samples; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee