HB 2371 Summary

• Appropriates $1,200,000 and 3 FTE positions to the Department of Public Safety in fiscal year 2020-2021 from the state general fund.

• Directs the department to purchase and deploy four DNA analysis instruments throughout Arizona.

• Authorizes the department to train county sheriffs' personnel on proper use of the DNA analysis instruments upon request, subject to funds availability.

• Requires the Department of Public Safety to submit quarterly reports (October 15, 2020, January 15, 2021, April 15, 2021, and July 15, 2021) to legislative committees detailing rapid DNA analyses performed, criminal suspects identified through DNA matching, and types of crimes identified.