This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
March 9, 2020
DOJ final rule amending 28 C.F.R. 28.12 to remove the discretionary authority that had allowed DHS to exempt categories of…
December 30, 2019
Reauthorized the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program at $151 million per year for FY2019–FY2024 (amending 34 U.S.C. 40701(j)) and…
November 1, 2019
DOJ policy on forensic genetic genealogy, binding on Department components and reaching state, local and tribal agencies through conditions in…
August 18, 2017
Directed the FBI Director to issue standards and procedures for Rapid DNA instruments and amended §§ 210303(a) and 210304(b)(2) of…
December 16, 2016
Reauthorized and amended the Justice for All Act’s DNA and forensic programs: directed that at least 75% of Debbie Smith…
September 29, 2014
Reauthorized the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program at $151 million per year for FY2015–FY2019 (amending 42 U.S.C. 14135(j)), extended…
March 7, 2013
Enacted the Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting (SAFER) Act provisions requiring audits of untested sexual assault kits, within the VAWA…
January 10, 2013
Authorized the Attorney General to award grants helping states implement DNA arrestee-collection processes (42 U.S.C. 14137 et seq.), covering arrestees…
December 10, 2008
The originating DOJ final rule creating 28 C.F.R. Part 28 Subparts B and C. Implements the DNA Fingerprint Act of…
October 8, 2008
Reauthorized the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program at $151 million per year for FY2009–FY2014 (amending 42 U.S.C. 14135(j)) and…
July 27, 2006
Amended § 3(a)(1)(A) of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14135a(a)(1)(A)) by striking ‘arrested’ and inserting…
January 5, 2006
Authorized federal arrestee DNA collection, extended collection authority to the Attorney General and probation officers, and set per-charge certified-court-order expungement.