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NJ A4202

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands New Jersey's DNA Database and Databank Act to require DNA sample collection from individuals arrested for, convicted of, or found not guilty by reason of insanity of human trafficking, arson, or car-jacking, as well as attempts to commit these crimes

  • Persons convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for these offenses on or after January 1, 2023 must provide blood or biological samples for DNA testing upon commencement of confinement

  • Persons convicted but not sentenced to confinement must provide DNA samples as a condition of their sentence

  • Individuals incarcerated for these offenses prior to January 1, 2023 must provide DNA samples before parole or release

  • Persons arrested for these offenses must provide DNA samples prior to release from custody, regardless of conviction status

Legislative Description

Requires collection of deoxyribonucleic acid sample for certain crimes.

Public Safety and Preparedness

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Preparedness Committee2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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