This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
February 26, 1997
Original creation of the DNA Identification Record System (§§ 7-19-401 to 7-19-406); mandates DNA collection from all convicted felons on…
January 9, 1997
Expanded the collection mandate to certain homicide offenses, revised procedures, and eliminated the advisory committee. Signed January 7, 1997; effective…
June 24, 1996
Sex offender registration law; required persons found sexually violent under ch. 980 to provide biological specimens; expanded offender categories under…
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…
May 11, 1996
Expanded the list of qualifying offenses triggering DNA collection, adding specific violent and sex crimes and their attempts/conspiracies/solicitations; amended related…
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…
January 1, 1996
Original enactment; created Chapter 194, including §1574, requiring DNA samples from persons convicted of specific violent and sexual crimes. Effective…
September 1, 1995
Created the DNA Database Subchapter G (Gov’t Code §§ 411.141–411.154); established DPS as the central repository, mandated collection from convicted…
July 1, 1995
Added rape of a child and attempted child rape to the offenses requiring DNA collection; expanded database use to future…
May 30, 1995
Refined the collection procedure, distinguishing between incarcerated and non-incarcerated offenders.
May 28, 1995
Foundational statute; created the State DNA Data Base, State DNA Data Bank, and the collection mandate (§ 306, predecessor of…
April 26, 1995
Directs the Department of Public Safety to establish and maintain a DNA identification registration system and requires DNA registration by…