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MO SB1458
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nick Schroer
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AI Summary
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Expands mandatory DNA collection to individuals age 17+ arrested for any felony offense or second-degree burglary, removing the previous limitation to only specific violent crime chapters (565, 566, 567, 568, 573) and first-degree burglary
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Requires DNA samples from anyone found guilty of any offense under chapter 566 (sexual offenses), sexually violent predators, and registered sex offenders
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Adds provision that no additional DNA sample is required if a person's DNA is already in the database and has not been expunged by court order
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Missouri State Highway Patrol and Department of Corrections must ensure compliance; individuals have no right of refusal and force may be used if necessary to collect samples
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DNA records must be expunged and samples destroyed within 30 days when prosecution is declined, charges withdrawn, cases dismissed, no probable cause found, or defendant acquitted—unless the individual has other qualifying offenses or arrests
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to the collection of DNA samples in criminal cases
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
3/11/2026