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MA H2192

MA H2192
Relative to the expansion of the state DNA database


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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

187th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that persons charged with the commission of felonies be rquired to submit DNA samples. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to expand the state's DNA database by requiring any person arrested and charged with a felony, and who has been arraigned in court, to submit a DNA sample. This sample will be collected after arraignment by an authorized individual and added to the state DNA database. Additionally, the bill increases the penalty for certain violations related to DNA sample collection or submission from a $1,000 fine and six months imprisonment to a $2,000 fine and one year imprisonment. It also clarifies that DNA samples collected based on an offense that does not result in a conviction will be expunged, meaning removed from the record.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)

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