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PA SB988

PA SB988
In DNA data and testing, further providing for policy, for definitions, for State DNA Data Base, for State Police recommendation of additional offenses and annual report, for DNA sample required upon conviction, delinquency adjudication and certain ARD cases, for DNA data base exchange, for expungement and for mandatory cost; and making an editorial change.


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Introduced
05/29/2024
In Committee
07/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in DNA data and testing, further providing for policy, for definitions, for State DNA Data Base, for State Police recommendation of additional offenses and annual report and, for DNA sample required upon <-- conviction, delinquency adjudication and certain ARD cases, providing for request for modified DNA search and further <-- providing for DNA data base exchange, for expungement and for mandatory cost; and making an editorial change.

AI Summary

This bill amends Pennsylvania's laws on DNA data and testing, further providing for the state's DNA database, the collection of DNA samples from certain arrested, convicted, or adjudicated individuals, and the exchange and expungement of DNA data. Key provisions include requiring DNA sample collection upon arrest for certain offenses like criminal homicide and felony sex crimes, authorizing "modified DNA searches" to identify close relatives of individuals in the database, and establishing procedures for the expungement of DNA records in certain circumstances.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Re-committed to JUDICIARY (on 07/11/2024)

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