This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
January 1, 2017
Added coverage for persons found not guilty by reason of insanity and persons committed to a secure psychiatric unit after…
August 24, 2010
Expanded the DNA collection mandate to all felony convictions; added the refusal-as-misdemeanor clause (§651-C:2, VIII) and the civil immunity provision…
May 15, 2002
Created RSA Chapter 651-C, establishing NH’s DNA database program and the collection mandate for persons convicted of sexual offenses, offenses…
June 3, 1996
Created RSA 632-A:20–24; required DNA blood samples from all convicted sexual offenders and juvenile sex offenders before release; established a…