This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
June 1, 2025
New law requires DNA samples from illegal immigrants in custody. Increases funding for the state crime lab DNA program.
April 8, 2025
Companion bill to SB 202 (Ch. 92); requires DNA sample collection from individuals required to register as sex offenders, sets…
April 7, 2025
Establishes procedures for entering the DNA of a felony arrestee into CODIS if the arrestee dies before being charged. Entry…
March 26, 2025
Extends Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s prior $3 million DNA testing appropriation through June 30, 2026, and authorizes external lab contracts…
November 1, 2024
Directs OSBI to establish statewide policies, procedures, and training standards for a Rapid DNA investigative leads program, covering law enforcement…
August 9, 2024
Among other changes, bars a crime victim’s DNA profile from being entered into the database.
July 30, 2024
Reauthorized the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program through FY2029.
July 23, 2024
Amended the DNA databank law to require DNA from persons on mandatory supervised release for sexual offenses against minors, with…
July 1, 2024
Creates s. 943.327, F.S., establishing the Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Grant Program within FDLE; defines ‘investigative genetic genealogy’ and requires…
July 1, 2024
Establishes and funds a forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) pilot program through Wyoming’s Division of Criminal Investigation, funding both direct FGG…
March 22, 2024
Required DNA collection from all current Florida inmates who don’t already have a sample (by September 30), closing the gap…
September 1, 2023
Replaced the 25-felony list with ‘arrested for any offense punishable as a felony,’ making DNA collection mandatory at booking for…