NJ S3088

Bill

NJ S3088

Requires collection of deoxyribonucleic acid sample for certain crimes.

Introduced
04/11/2024

In Committee
04/11/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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, 2026 will be required to have blood or another biological sample collected for DNA testing. Additionally, a person convicted on or after January 1, 2026 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, 2026 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 human trafficking, arson, or car-jacking crimes on or after January 1, 2026. It also requires those previously convicted of these crimes to provide a DNA sample before being paroled or released from prison. Additionally, the bill mandates that individuals arrested but not convicted of these crimes must provide a DNA sample prior to their release from custody.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Joe Cryan (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 04/11/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3088

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3088
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3088_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1191	Requires collection of deoxyribonucleic acid sample for certain crimes.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee	Same As
A4309	Requires collection of deoxyribonucleic acid sample for certain crimes.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee	Carry Over
S3117	Requires collection of deoxyribonucleic acid sample for certain crimes.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee	Carry Over

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