MA H1353

Bill

MA H1353

Relative to the expansion of the state DNA database

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill expands the state's DNA database by requiring individuals arraigned on felony charges to submit a DNA sample, which will then be added to the state DNA database. The bill also increases the penalties for certain violations 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. Additionally, it clarifies that DNA samples collected based on an offense that does not result in a conviction must be expunged, meaning removed from the record.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Danielle Gregoire (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1353

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1353
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1353
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1353.pdf

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