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MA H2826

MA H2826
Relative to the expansion of the state DNA database.


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Introduced Session

187th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require persons arrainged on felony charges to submit a DNA sample. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill expands the state's DNA database by requiring individuals arrested and arraigned on felony charges to submit a DNA sample, which will then be added to the state DNA database. The bill also increases penalties for certain offenses related to DNA sample collection, doubling the fine from $1,000 to $2,000 and extending the potential jail time from six months to one year, and clarifies that DNA samples collected based on an offense that does not result in a conviction will be expunged, meaning removed from records.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

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

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