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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NV: An Act Requiring Convicted Sex Offenders to Submit to Blood and Saliva Testing (AB 165, Ch. 168, Statutes of Nevada 1989)

May 18, 1989

Nevada’s original genetic-marker collection law. Added a new section to NRS Chapter 176 (later NRS 176.0913) directing the court, upon…

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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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US: CBP Familial DNA Collection and Testing Workflow

January 1, 1970

CBP-published operational workflow for familial DNA collection and testing at the border. Operational guidance rather than a codified rule.

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