Requires collection of deoxyribonucleic acid sample for certain crimes.
This bill mandates the collection of DNA samples from individuals convicted of serious violent crimes, including sexual assaults, murders, and kidnappings, as well as from juveniles and those found not guilty by reason of insanity for similar offenses. The law requires that biological samples be taken from those sentenced to prison at the start of their confinement and from those released from custody after being arrested for these crimes. Additionally, it applies to juveniles adjudicated delinquent for serious offenses and requires DNA collection from individuals found not guilty by reason of insanity for such acts. These provisions aim to expand the state's DNA database by ensuring samples are gathered from a broader range of defendants involved in severe criminal activities.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 21, 2026
Last action May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Joe Cryan
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