ID H0157

Courts must order DNA sample and thumbprint collection at sentencing for anyone convicted of or pleading guilty to "serious crimes," which now includes specific misdemeanors such as domestic violence, sexual battery, indecent exposure, soliciting commercial sexual activity, and stalking in the second degree

DNA and thumbprint collection requirements for misdemeanor serious crimes apply only to convictions on or after July 1, 2025, while felony requirements continue to apply retroactively to those currently incarcerated, on probation/parole, or required to register as sex offenders

Persons released at sentencing must report by the next business day to provide samples; those incarcerated in jails or correctional facilities must provide samples within 10 days of arrival during intake

Offenders transferred to Idaho under interstate compacts must provide DNA samples and thumbprints as a condition of acceptance if convicted of equivalent qualifying offenses in other jurisdictions

Courts may order restitution up to $500 per DNA analysis or $2,000 aggregate to offset law enforcement costs; the bill takes effect July 1, 2025 under an emergency declaration