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MS SB2159
Bill
AI Summary
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Renames the "Mississippi Crime Laboratory" to the "Mississippi Forensics Laboratory" throughout Mississippi Code, affecting references in 10 different code sections related to criminal examinations, death investigations, and forensic analysis.
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Updates organizational structure of the Department of Public Safety to designate the forensics laboratory as the "Office of Forensics Laboratories" as one of the required units.
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Modifies DNA identification system provisions to reference the renamed laboratory in sections governing sex offender registration, biological sample collection, and DNA database management.
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Updates references to the laboratory in sections governing Implied Consent Law (DUI testing), forensic analysis standards, equipment procurement, and evidence preservation procedures.
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Changes funding references and assessment allocations related to the laboratory, including the "Mississippi Forensics Laboratory Implied Consent Law Fund" for equipment replacement and operational support of DUI-related testing.
Legislative Description
Crime Lab; rename "Mississippi Forensics Laboratory" and extend Bureau of Narcotics' authority to advertise forfeitures online.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/20/2015