This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
July 1, 2023
Appropriation/budget act (State Crime Laboratory) providing funding related to Rapid DNA.
April 12, 2023
Clarified DNA sample retention for felony arrestees.
March 30, 2023
Added Rapid DNA technology authorization and sample retention rules.
April 27, 2021
Extended DNA collection to Class A misdemeanor arrests.
March 18, 2015
Provided for DNA collection from felony arrestees and established removal and destruction procedures.
March 24, 2011
Extended the DNA collection mandate to rape arrests under Juli’s Law.
April 7, 2009
Added DNA collection to the Arkansas statute for the first time.
March 24, 1997
1997 Arkansas House Bill located in the DNA folder; its relevance to forensic DNA is not confirmed from the bill…
March 24, 1997
1997 Joint Budget Committee appropriation bill located in the DNA folder; its relevance to forensic DNA is not confirmed from…