Requires individuals arrested in connection with a felony to submit a DNA sample
This bill requires individuals arrested for specific felony offenses to submit a DNA sample for inclusion in the state DNA identification index. It applies to arrests for crimes including assault, homicide, sex offenses, kidnapping, burglary, robbery, and firearms violations. The law mandates DNA collection upon arrest unless the person previously provided a sample, and outlines procedures for court-ordered collection if refused. It also establishes clear processes for expunging DNA records when cases end in acquittal, dismissal, or pardons, ensuring records are removed from the index under defined conditions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patrick Gallivan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Tony Palumbo
RRepublican
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