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PA SB912
PA SB912In 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
07/31/2025
07/31/2025
In Committee
07/31/2025
07/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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, 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.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's DNA data and testing laws to expand and clarify the state's DNA collection policies. The legislation broadens the definition of "criminal homicide" to include specific homicide-related offenses and their attempts, conspiracies, or solicitations. It mandates DNA sample collection for individuals arrested for criminal homicide, felony sex offenses, and certain other specified offenses, requiring samples to be collected at the time of fingerprinting and submitted to the State Police within 48 hours. The bill creates a separate category within the State DNA Data Base to store DNA samples collected upon arrest and modifies expungement procedures, including extending the notice period for expungement applications from 10 to 30 days. The legislation also maintains the mandatory $250 cost assessment for individuals convicted, adjudicated delinquent, or granted ARD for specified offenses. The implementation of certain provisions will be phased in over six to 18 months, with some sections taking effect immediately. The overall aim is to enhance law enforcement's ability to solve crimes by expanding DNA collection and database capabilities while providing some protections for individuals' rights through specific expungement criteria.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Frank Farry (R)*,
Dave Argall (R),
Marty Flynn (D),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Joseph Picozzi (R),
Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R),
Pat Stefano (R),
Elder Vogel (R),
Last Action
Referred to Law & Justice (on 07/31/2025)
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