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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An Act Relating to DNA and Thumbprint Sample Collection from Qualifying Misdemeanants (SB 1226, 2026)

July 1, 2026

Amends the Idaho DNA Database Act to require DNA samples and thumbprint impressions from persons convicted of qualifying misdemeanor serious…

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An Act Amending the Idaho DNA Database Act (SB 1088, Ch. 213, 2017)

April 4, 2017

Amended §§ 19-5506 and 19-5507 of the Idaho DNA Database Act.

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An Act Amending the Idaho DNA Database Act (SB 1240, Ch. 263, 2014)

March 26, 2014

Amended § 19-5506 of the Idaho DNA Database Act.

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An Act Amending the Idaho DNA Database Act (SB 1067, Ch. 211, 2011)

July 1, 2013

Amended the Idaho DNA Database Act (§§ 19-5501, 19-5502, 19-5506, 19-5507). Effective July 1, 2013 (implementation funding effective July 1,…

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An Act Amending the Idaho DNA Database Act (SB 1337, Ch. 269, 2012)

April 3, 2012

Amended § 19-5506 of the Idaho DNA Database Act (second DNA-related bill of the 2012 session).

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An Act Amending the Idaho DNA Database Act (SB 1215, Ch. 82, 2012)

March 20, 2012

Amended § 19-5506 of the Idaho DNA Database Act.

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DNA Samples (SB 1197, Ch. 327, 2005)

July 1, 2005

Dramatically expanded qualifying crimes from ~20 to ~60 felonies. Effective July 1, 2005.

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DNA Analysis Costs (HB 520, Ch. 157, 2004)

March 23, 2004

Added burglary and felony domestic violence to qualifying crimes; added DNA analysis restitution provisions. Signed March 23, 2004.

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An Act Reorganizing the Idaho State Police (HB 660, Ch. 469, 2000)

April 17, 2000

Idaho State Police reorganization; amended § 19-5503 and numerous ISP-related code sections. Signed April 17, 2000.

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The Idaho DNA and Genetic Marker Database Act of 1996 (HB 75, Ch. 120, 1997)

March 17, 1997

Created Chapter 55, Title 19 (the Idaho DNA Database Act), including §§ 19-5503 (management) and 19-5506 (collection mandate). Approved March…

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