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IN HB1015
Bill
Status
1/5/2016
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Bauer
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AI Summary
House Bill 1015 Summary
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Every person arrested for a felony after June 30, 2016, must submit a DNA sample obtained only by buccal swab.
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DNA samples must be expunged if the person is acquitted of all felony charges, all charges are dismissed, or no charges are filed within 30 days of arrest.
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Officers obtaining DNA samples must inform individuals of their right to expungement and provide them with an expungement form; expungement does not require a court order.
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DNA sample processing fee increases from $2 to $4, with $500,000 allocated semiannually to the DNA processing fund to maintain funding levels.
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Discovery of DNA evidence showing previously unknown crimes by a person on bail may result in bail revocation or increased bail amounts.
Legislative Description
DNA samples from felony arrestees. Requires every person arrested for a felony after June 30, 2016, to submit a DNA sample, and specifies that the sample may be obtained only by buccal swab. Provides for the expungement of a DNA sample taken from a person if the person is acquitted of all felony charges, all felony charges are dismissed, or no charges have been filed after 30 days. Requires the officer who obtains a DNA sample from a person to inform the person of the right to DNA expungement and to provide the person with a form that may be
Last Action
Representative Cox added as coauthor
2/1/2016