Bill > S1745

This bill requires the Massachusetts State Police crime laboratory to conduct a comprehensive audit of the state's DNA databank system to identify missing offender DNA profiles that should have been collected according to existing law. Specifically, the audit will review DNA samples that were required to be collected under section 3 of chapter 22E of the General Laws, including both current and retroactive requirements covering offenders regardless of their conviction date. The crime laboratory must submit a preliminary report by December 15, 2025 (or within 90 days of the bill's enactment) that estimates the total number of missing DNA samples. A more detailed final report is due by December 15, 2026, which will provide information on the types of offenses associated with the missing DNA samples and an overview of where collection failures occurred. After this initial audit, the crime laboratory is mandated to complete and submit an annual audit to the state legislature's Senate and House clerks by December 15 each year, ensuring ongoing tracking and reporting of DNA sample collection compliance.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1745