Bill > H1244

This bill proposes changes to the state's laws regarding DNA databases, specifically focusing on domestic violence cases and the submission of DNA samples. It mandates that any person arrested for a felony must submit a DNA sample immediately upon arrest, rather than waiting for conviction or release from custody as previously required. Furthermore, the bill establishes penalties for failing to provide a DNA sample when required, which could include arrest, a fine of up to $1,000, or imprisonment for up to six months, or a combination of these. It also clarifies that DNA samples collected based on an offense that does not result in a conviction or adjudication should be expunged, or removed, from the database.