AR SB401

Establishes "The Liza Fletcher Act" and defines rapid DNA technology as a fully automated process that develops DNA profiles from mouth swab samples in 1-2 hours without laboratory analysis.

Requires law enforcement to collect DNA samples from all persons arrested for felony offenses, with authorized facilities able to conduct rapid DNA analysis at arrest or submit samples to the State Crime Laboratory.

If rapid DNA analysis fails, facilities must collect a second DNA sample and submit it to the State Crime Laboratory for analysis.

Eliminates the requirement to notify individuals that DNA sample provision is mandatory and authorizes the State Crime Laboratory or other entities to pursue court action to compel DNA sample compliance from non-compliant individuals.

Allows DNA samples to be required as a condition of negotiated plea agreements when charges are reduced from qualifying offenses to non-qualifying offenses.