IL HB0517

Expands the crime of obstructing justice to include destroying, altering, concealing, disguising, or tampering with DNA evidence collected for fingerprinting analysis, making this a Class 3 felony.

Requires every person arrested for any felony to provide a saliva or tissue sample for DNA fingerprinting analysis at the time of booking, subject to appropriation and Department of State Police implementation by January 1, 2012 at the latest.

Establishes DNA collection and analysis procedures through the Department of State Police, with samples stored in a state database that may be uploaded to a national database, and restricts use to law enforcement identification, defense purposes, and other specified authorized uses.

Makes unauthorized use of genetic marker grouping analysis information derived from DNA samples a Class 3 felony with a minimum $5,000 fine.

Creates the State Offender DNA Identification System Fund, funded by $200 analysis fees collected from convicted offenders, to support DNA laboratory operations, equipment, research, and forensic scientist training.