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HI SB320

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2017

Primary Sponsor

Gil Keith-agaran

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Closes a loophole in Hawaii's DNA collection law by requiring DNA samples from felony offenders who have completed their sentences and are no longer under probation, parole, or court supervision.

  • Applies retroactively to July 1, 2005, allowing collection of DNA samples from individuals who completed felony sentences prior to July 1, 2017.

  • Expands DNA collection requirements to include persons acquitted pursuant to section 704-402 (insanity defense), persons granted deferred pleas, and persons on pre-sentence bail release after guilty pleas.

  • Defines "other release" to include various forms of conditional release after guilty pleas, deferred acceptance of pleas, or acquittals by reason of insanity.

  • Creates criminal penalties (misdemeanor for intentional/knowing refusal, petty misdemeanor for reckless failure) for refusing to provide DNA samples after proper written notice.

Legislative Description

Relating To Forensic Identification.

Forensic Identification

Last Action

Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 27

3/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/9/2017
Ways and Means2/16/2017
Judiciary and Labor1/23/2017

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