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CA AB390

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jim Cooper

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Expands DNA collection requirements to include persons convicted of specified misdemeanors, including shoplifting, forgery, theft, receiving stolen property, and certain drug offenses.

  • Removes the prior conviction requirement for misdemeanor DNA collection, making the provision apply to first-time misdemeanor convictions for the listed offenses.

  • Clarifies that judges cannot waive DNA collection requirements even if a felony conviction is reduced to a misdemeanor under Proposition 47 resentencing.

  • Makes DNA collection requirements mandatory and retroactive regardless of when the offense occurred or sentence imposed.

  • Requires state reimbursement to local law enforcement agencies for costs associated with collecting and forwarding DNA samples if the Commission on State Mandates determines costs are state-mandated.

Legislative Description

Criminal law: DNA evidence.

Last Action

From Senate committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety6/11/2015
Rules6/2/2015
Appropriations4/22/2015
Public Safety3/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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