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OR HB3093

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rick Lewis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Law enforcement agencies must obtain blood or buccal DNA samples from individuals arrested for person felonies, sex crimes, or first-degree burglary

  • DNA samples must be destroyed upon request if the arrest results in acquittal, dismissal, conviction reversal, or expiration of the statute of limitations without prosecution

  • Department of State Police authorized to contract with qualified public/private laboratories or law enforcement agencies to conduct DNA analysis, and must enter data into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)

  • Removes existing provisions that prioritized DNA sample testing based on offense type when funding was limited

  • Criminal Fine Account may now be used to fund collection and analysis of arrestee DNA samples; takes effect 91 days after legislative session adjournment

Legislative Description

Relating to DNA samples; prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means4/10/2025
Judiciary1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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