HB 1389 Summary

• Individuals arrested or summoned for felonies must provide DNA samples (blood or body fluids) to law enforcement at time of arrest or booking, unless already in the database.

• Courts must order DNA sample collection from individuals convicted of sexual offenses (after August 1, 1995), violent crimes (after July 31, 2001), and all felony offenses (after July 31, 2005).

• Sentencing courts may assess the cost of DNA collection procedures against convicted individuals, with funds transferred to the state attorney general.

• Creates new class C felony penalties for tampering with DNA samples, collection containers, or devices intended to alter DNA testing outcomes.

• Allows individuals to petition district court to seal records and expunge DNA profiles if arrest did not result in felony charges within one year, or resulted in dismissal, acquittal, or misdemeanor conviction.