S.B. 2179 Summary

• Mandates DNA collection (buccal swab samples, fingerprints, and blood specimens) from all persons arrested for 40 specified serious felony offenses, including murder, sexual assault, burglary, robbery, and arson.

• DNA samples cannot be tested or entered into the state DNA database prior to grand jury indictment, filing of written information, judicial determination of probable cause, or waiver of indictment.

• Requires destruction of DNA samples and expungement from the state DNA database when an arrestee is not convicted, except when the person has a prior conviction, is a fugitive, or has pending charges that could result in felony conviction.

• Modifies expungement procedures to require the Honolulu Police Department to destroy DNA samples and expunge DNA profiles from databases upon issuance of an expungement order, with written confirmation sent to the Attorney General.

• Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2018-2019 for DNA collection, processing, storage, and expungement costs; effective January 1, 2019.