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Introduced
01/30/2017
01/30/2017
In Committee
01/30/2017
01/30/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th 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 persons who are arraigned on felony charges to submit a DNA sample. It increases the penalties for failure to provide a DNA sample, raising the maximum fine from $1,000 to $2,000 and the maximum jail time from six months to one year. Additionally, the bill allows for the expungement of DNA samples if the original offense does not result in a conviction.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Brian Ashe (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H833 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H833.pdf |
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