This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
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…
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 Repealed and reenacted KRS 17.169 (definitions), KRS 17.170 (collection mandate), and KRS 17.175 (centralized…
April 24, 2008
Originally a Parole Board bill (amending KRS 439.320); the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute inserted the full provisions of HB 289,…
April 18, 2006
Sex-offender omnibus act (registration requirements, residency restrictions near schools and playgrounds, background checks for child-care and school employment, treatment programs…
April 2, 2002
Kentucky’s comprehensive DNA act. Created KRS 422.285, allowing a person sentenced to death to move for DNA testing of evidence…
July 14, 1992
Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 17 (codified at KRS 17.170) requiring that any person convicted on or after…