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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KY: Centralized database for DNA identification records (502 KAR 32:010)

February 26, 2020

Justice and Public Safety Cabinet regulation promulgated under KRS 15A.160, 17.170(5) and 17.175. Establishes collection procedures for qualifying offenders (KSP-supplied…

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KY: An Act Relating to the Collection, Storage, and Use of DNA Samples (HB 321, 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 105)

March 27, 2009

Comprehensive recodification of Kentucky’s DNA statutes. Repealed and reenacted KRS 17.169 (definitions), KRS 17.170 (collection mandate), and KRS 17.175 (centralized…

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KY: An Act Relating to the Parole Board and Declaring an Emergency — All-Felony DNA Collection (HB 683, 2008 Ky. Acts ch. 158)

April 24, 2008

Originally a Parole Board bill (amending KRS 439.320); the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute inserted the full provisions of HB 289,…

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KY: An Act Relating to Crimes and Punishments — Kentucky’s Original DNA Collection Mandate (HB 631, 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 175)

July 14, 1992

Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 17 (codified at KRS 17.170) requiring that any person convicted on or after…

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