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This bill establishes a new law requiring individuals convicted of felonies to provide a DNA sample to law enforcement authorities. The bill defines DNA as deoxyribonucleic acid and CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) as the national database for storing and comparing genetic information. Under this legislation, any person convicted of a felony must submit a DNA sample, which will then be analyzed and entered into the CODIS system to potentially help solve other open criminal investigations. If an individual refuses to provide a DNA sample, they will be charged with a misdemeanor and can be fined up to $100. The bill mandates that all law enforcement officers within their respective jurisdictions are responsible for enforcing this requirement. The primary goal of this legislation is to enhance criminal investigations by expanding the DNA database and potentially linking convicted felons to unsolved crimes through genetic evidence.

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