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, 2024
Creates s. 943.327, F.S., establishing the Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Grant Program within FDLE; defines ‘investigative genetic genealogy’ and requires…
March 22, 2024
Required DNA collection from all current Florida inmates who don’t already have a sample (by September 30), closing the gap…
July 1, 2023
Immigration enforcement law; § 18 amended § 943.325(2)(g) to add persons in law-enforcement custody subject to a federal immigration detainer…
July 1, 2023
Creates s. 943.324, F.S., establishing the Rapid DNA Grant Program within FDLE to award grants to county jails and sheriffs’…
October 1, 2019
Reenacted the ‘qualifying offender’ definition in § 943.325(2)(g) to incorporate the § 847.011 amendment, adding misdemeanor convictions under § 847.011…
July 1, 2019
Amended § 943.325(1)(b) to add a legislative finding that a DNA database match may establish probable cause for a warrant;…
July 1, 2009
Arrestee collection mandate — added arrestees for any felony or attempted felony to the ‘qualifying offender’ definition, requiring DNA at…
July 5, 1989
Created § 943.325; required persons convicted of sexual battery (ch. 794) or lewdness/indecent exposure (ch. 800) to submit blood specimens…