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KY HB414

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Flannery

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands mandatory DNA collection to include any adult arrested, indicted, or charged with a felony offense, in addition to those already required to provide samples upon conviction

  • Requires jailers to collect DNA samples during booking and sheriffs to collect samples at initial court appearances if not previously obtained; arresting officers must collect samples when taking individuals directly before a judge without jail booking

  • Authorizes use of rapid DNA instruments by local governments for processing a second DNA sample from felony arrestees, with resulting profiles stored only in the state database and samples destroyed after processing

  • Establishes $5.00 fee paid from State Treasury to law enforcement for each DNA sample collected and transmitted that results in a usable profile

  • Expands grounds for DNA record expungement to include acquittal, dismissal, nolle prosequi, or conviction for a non-felony offense, in addition to successful pretrial diversion completion

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to booking procedures in local jails.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

to Judiciary (S)

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2026
Committee on Committees2/20/2026
Rules2/18/2026
Local Government1/23/2026
Committee On Committees1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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