MA S1457

Bill

Relative to the expansion of the state DNA database

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to expand the state DNA database. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill expands the state's DNA database by requiring individuals who are convicted of crimes punishable by imprisonment in state prison, as well as those arrested and arraigned for certain offenses, to submit DNA samples. It also establishes a system for the electronic notification of the requirement to submit a DNA sample, imposes penalties for failure to provide a sample, and allows for the destruction of DNA samples and records in certain circumstances, such as when a felony charge is downgraded to a misdemeanor or the person is acquitted. The bill aims to enhance the state's DNA database to aid in criminal investigations and prosecutions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Mike Moore (D), Bruce Tarr (R), José Tosado (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2565 (on 02/27/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1457

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1457
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1457.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S2565	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to public safety matters	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S991	To provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offenses	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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