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MO HB2868

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cameron Bunting Parker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands DNA collection requirements for individuals age 17+ arrested for felony offenses under chapter 579 (drug offenses) and specific felony sections including 288.395, 570.030, 570.090, 575.150, and 577.010

  • Removes the requirement for DNA collection upon conviction of "a felony" generally, narrowing conviction-based collection to only offenses under chapter 566 (sexual offenses)

  • Adds provision eliminating duplicate DNA sample collection if a person's sample is already in the database and has not been expunged by court order

  • Missouri State Highway Patrol and Department of Corrections retain enforcement authority, with individuals having no right of refusal and force authorized as necessary for collection

  • DNA records remain closed under chapter 610, with unauthorized use or dissemination for non-criminal justice purposes classified as a class A misdemeanor

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to the collection of DNA samples in criminal cases

Last Action

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 1

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules - Administrative3/5/2026
Crime and Public Safety1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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