This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
April 28, 2019
Most significant expansion since 2000; added a collection trigger for persons charged with a felony who receive a first-offender sentence…
May 11, 2011
Created current § 35-3-160 et seq. (Article 6A); closed HB 314’s gap by requiring DNA from all convicted felons (incarcerated,…
July 1, 2007
First expansion of collection beyond incarceration to include certain felony probationers (crimes against persons, sex offenses, burglary, robbery, armed robbery,…
April 7, 2005
Omnibus code corrections bill; § 24 amended § 24-4-60 to extend DNA collection to inmates in private correctional facilities under…