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 14, 1999
Established the modern DNA database targeting violent and sex offenders; significantly expanded the offender categories subject to mandatory collection.
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…
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…