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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WA: An Act Strengthening Washington’s Mandatory DNA Collection (SB 6729, Ch. 230, 1990)

March 27, 1990

First substantive expansion of Washington’s one-year-old DNA law: amended RCW 43.43.754 and 43.43.758 to close the collection gap for offenders…

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WA: An Act Establishing Washington’s DNA Identification System (SB 5375, Ch. 350, 1989)

May 12, 1989

Established Washington’s DNA identification system from scratch, adding sections to chapter 43.43 RCW directing the Washington State Patrol, with the…

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