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DE HB190

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Mitchell

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware Code Title 29, Section 4713(m) to redefine "biological sample" for forensic science purposes
  • Expands definition from "a blood sample or a buccal swab" to "any evidence collected for the purpose of identifying DNA"
  • Broadens scope of allowable biological evidence types beyond blood and cheek swabs to include all DNA-identifiable evidence
  • Described as a housekeeping bill to modernize forensic science terminology and procedures

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Forensic Science.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety6/23/2015
Public Safety & Homeland Security6/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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