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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that persons charged with the commission of a felony be required to submit a DNA sample. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand the state DNA database by requiring people charged with a felony to submit a DNA sample upon arrest and arraignment. It increases the penalties for failing to provide a DNA sample, and allows DNA samples to be expunged if the original offense does not result in a conviction.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Jay Barrows (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Dave Muradian (R),
Todd Smola (R),
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/H2297 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2297.pdf |
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