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IA HSB571
SB
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Extends mandatory DNA sample submission requirements to individuals arrested for any felony or aggravated misdemeanor, in addition to those convicted or receiving deferred judgments for such offenses.
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Creates an expungement process allowing individuals to request removal of DNA records from the state database if charges resulting from their arrest are dismissed, result in acquittal, or no charges are filed within one year.
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Prohibits expungement if the person is otherwise obligated to submit a DNA sample for a separate offense, with the Division of Criminal Investigation required to notify requesters of denials and reasons.
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Exempts individuals from providing a new DNA sample if one has already been collected, is in the state DNA database, and has not been expunged.
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Includes appropriations to support cold case investigations using the expanded DNA database.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to criminal investigation, including the extension of DNA submission requirements to persons arrested for a felony or aggravated misdemeanor, and making appropriations to support the investigation of cold cases.(See HF 2624.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2624.
2/19/2026