This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
March 3, 2020
Amended § 19.2-310.2:1 (saliva or tissue sample required for DNA analysis after arrest for a violent felony). Approved March 3,…
March 28, 2005
Omnibus bill creating the standalone Department of Forensic Science (replacing the Division under DCJS); updated references in § 19.2-310.2:1 from…
April 12, 2004
Expanded coverage to attempted commission of violent felonies and attempted burglary offenses (§§ 18.2-89 to 18.2-92). Approved April 12, 2004.
April 7, 2002
Created § 19.2-310.2:1 requiring saliva/tissue DNA sampling of persons arrested for violent felonies. Approved April 7, 2002; effective January 1,…
April 8, 1998
Amended §§ 16.1-299.1 and 19.2-310.2 through 19.2-310.5, tightening procedures for withdrawal, labeling, transport, and maintenance of DNA samples; extended the…
April 17, 1996
Reorganized the Division of Forensic Science (into Chapter 27 of Title 9) and updated § 19.2-310.2; administrative restructuring, not an…