Legislation Database

This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.

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CT: An Act Concerning the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s Recommendations Regarding Various Statutes Relating to Public Safety (HB 5291, P.A. 26-45, 2026)

May 26, 2026

Among other things, Includes collection deadline requirements and directs a formal study of lawfully owed DNA in Connecticut. Regarding For…

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CT: State Budget Act (Biennium Ending June 30, 2027) (HB 7287, P.A. 25-168, 2025)

July 1, 2025

Biennial state budget act containing crime-lab/DNA-related appropriations.

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CT: An Act Requiring DNA Testing of Persons Arrested for the Commission of a Serious Felony (HB 6489, P.A. 11-207, 2011)

July 13, 2011

Added § 54-102g(a) authorizing DNA sample collection at arrest (not just conviction) for a person arrested for a serious felony…

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CT: DNA Data Bank (Regs. Conn. State Agencies 54-102j-1 to 54-102j-4a)

March 5, 2007

Division of Scientific Services regulations for the state forensic science laboratory, covering definitions, DNA record searches and release of information,…

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CT: An Act Expanding Mandatory DNA Testing to All Felonies (HB 5022, P.A. 03-242, 2003)

July 9, 2003

Expanded mandatory DNA testing from a handful of sexual offenses to all felonies (plus offenses against minors and § 54-250…

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