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NJ A4309

NJ A4309
Requires collection of deoxyribonucleic acid sample for certain crimes.


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Introduced
06/20/2022
In Committee
06/20/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends the "DNA Database and Databank Act of 1994" to require DNA samples to be collected when a person is arrested for human trafficking, arson, or car-jacking. Any person convicted and sentenced to a term of imprisonment for human trafficking, arson, car-jacking or for any attempt made to commit these crimes on or after January 1, 2023 will be required to have blood or another biological sample collected for DNA testing. Additionally, a person convicted on or after January 1, 2023 of human trafficking, arson, or car-jacking but who is not sentenced to a term of confinement will also be required to provide a blood or other biological sample for DNA testing purposes. A person who was convicted and imprisoned prior to January 1, 2023 will be required to provide a DNA sample before being paroled or released from prison. Lastly, a person arrested, but not convicted or imprisoned, for human trafficking, arson, or car-jacking will be required to provide a blood or other biological sample for DNA testing.

AI Summary

This bill amends the "DNA Database and Databank Act of 1994" to require DNA samples to be collected from individuals convicted or arrested for the crimes of human trafficking, arson, or car-jacking. The bill mandates that any person convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for these crimes on or after January 1, 2023 must provide a blood or other biological sample for DNA testing. Additionally, those convicted of these crimes but not sentenced to imprisonment, as well as those convicted prior to 2023 who are being paroled or released from prison, must also provide a DNA sample. Lastly, individuals arrested but not convicted for these crimes will be required to provide a DNA sample prior to their release from custody.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 06/20/2022)

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