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KY HB414
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Flannery
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Establishes $5.00 fee paid from State Treasury to law enforcement for each DNA sample collected and transmitted that results in a usable profile
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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