Bill
Bill > H0157
ID H0157
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions and requirements regarding collection of DNA samples and thumbprint impressions.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO SAMPLE COLLECTIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 25, TITLE 19, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 19-2512A, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF A DNA SAMPLE AND THUMBPRINT IMPRESSION IN CERTAIN INSTANCES; AMENDING SECTION 19-5501, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE LEGISLA- TIVE FINDINGS; AMENDING SECTION 19-5502, IDAHO CODE, TO DEFINE A TERM; AMENDING SECTION 19-5506, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING OFFENDERS SUBJECT TO SAMPLE COLLECTION; REPEALING SECTION 19-5507, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR, TIMING OF, AND SITE FOR A SAMPLE COLLECTION; AMENDING CHAPTER 55, TITLE 19, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 19-5507, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR, TIMING OF, AND SITE FOR A SAMPLE COL- LECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends Idaho law to expand and clarify the collection of DNA samples and thumbprint impressions from individuals convicted of certain crimes. The legislation broadens the definition of "serious crimes" to include not just felonies, but also specific misdemeanors such as domestic violence, sexual exploitation, sexual battery, indecent exposure, soliciting commercial sexual activity, and stalking. At the time of sentencing, courts will be required to order DNA and thumbprint collection from individuals convicted of these serious crimes, with detailed procedures established for collection in various scenarios such as probation, jail, prison, or parole. The bill mandates that samples must be collected within ten days of sentencing or intake, and applies to both adults and juveniles tried as adults. Additionally, the law requires DNA collection for offenders transferred to Idaho from other states who have committed equivalent serious crimes. The legislation aims to assist law enforcement agencies in identifying and prosecuting criminals by expanding the state's DNA database, with the first mandatory implementation for misdemeanor crimes set to begin on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (H)
Last Action
Third Reading Calendar (11:00:00 3/7/2025 House Floor) (on 03/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0157/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0157E1.pdf |
| Amendment H0157A2 | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0157A2.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0157.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0157SOP.pdf |
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