This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
July 26, 2002
Montana DOJ Forensic Science Division rule on collection of biological samples for DNA analysis. A buccal swab is collected by…
July 9, 2002
Expanded the DNA collection mandate beyond sex/violent offenders; added § 4713(b)(2) requiring a sample from any person convicted of any…
July 1, 2002
Overhauled Utah’s DNA-collection statute (§§ 53-10-403 to 53-10-406), replacing the prior short list of enumerated sex offenses and murder with…
June 14, 2002
Oregon State Police rules for DNA profiling of convicted offenders. Blood drawn under ORS 137.076, 161.325, 419C.473 or 181.085 must…
June 3, 2002
Section 158 amends § 2 of the DNA Sample Collection Act of 2001 by adding new paragraphs (45A), (45B) and…
May 17, 2002
Transfers and renumbers the state’s DNA testing statute (former §13-4438) to §13-610 and amends it; revises penalty-assessment and DNA fund…
May 16, 2002
Added several age-based sexual-misconduct offenses as qualifying triggers (unlawful sexual relations, buying sexual relations, indecent liberties, promoting prostitution when parties…
May 15, 2002
Created RSA Chapter 651-C, establishing NH’s DNA database program and the collection mandate for persons convicted of sexual offenses, offenses…
May 9, 2002
Expanded the OSBI DNA Offender Database (amending 22 O.S. § 991a, 57 O.S. § 584, and 74 O.S. §§ 150.27,…
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 3, 2002
Further expanded the DNA collection mandate under W. Va. Code § 15-2B-6 to additional felony convictions. 2002 Regular Session; enrolled…
April 1, 2002
Expanded Washington’s DNA database from sex and violent offenders to every adult or juvenile convicted of any felony, plus stalking…