This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
May 25, 2021
Revised New Hampshire’s post-conviction DNA testing procedure. Sponsored by Reps. Conley (Strafford 13), Schapiro (Cheshire 16), Moran (Hillsborough 34), and…
May 28, 2019
New Hampshire Department of Safety rules for the state DNA database under RSA 651-C:3, II, in five parts (Saf-C 6701-6705).…
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…
June 6, 2003
Amended RSA 651-C:5, providing that records contained in the state DNA database shall be expunged under specified circumstances. Sponsored by…
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…