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MA H3153

MA H3153
Relating to DNA samples


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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
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Introduced Session

187th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, a petition of Peter J. Koutoujian that persons convicted of certain crimes be required to submit DNA samples to be used for cross referencing with crime database files. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill requires individuals convicted of certain crimes, or adjudicated as youthful offenders for offenses that would be punishable by state prison time if committed by an adult, to submit a DNA sample. This sample will be collected and added to the state's DNA database, which is used for cross-referencing with both state and national crime databases to aid in investigations. The submission of the DNA sample is mandatory and cannot be delayed by appeals or other post-conviction legal actions, and it must be submitted within 90 days of conviction or adjudication, or before release from custody if incarcerated.

Committee Categories

Justice

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Last Action

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

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