Bill > HB1044

This bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to modify DNA sample collection requirements for individuals arrested for certain offenses. The legislation changes the timing for providing DNA specimens from after an indictment or preliminary hearing to within 14 days after arrest. Additionally, the bill expands the list of offenses that trigger mandatory DNA collection to include forcible felonies (as defined in the Criminal Code of 2012) and felony domestic battery. Previously, DNA specimens were required for specific serious offenses like first-degree murder, home invasion, and certain sexual assaults. The bill aims to broaden the state's DNA collection capabilities by capturing genetic samples from a wider range of arrestees earlier in the legal process. This change could potentially assist law enforcement in identifying suspects and solving crimes by collecting DNA evidence more quickly and comprehensively. The specimens will be collected at designated sites by the Illinois State Police and will be used for law enforcement identification, national database participation, and other specified purposes, with strict confidentiality and potential expungement provisions for cases resulting in dismissal or acquittal.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1044&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104