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 10, 2017
Domestic violence legislation; added 4th-degree assault where DV was pleaded and proven as a standalone qualifying offense for DNA collection.
April 4, 2017
Amended §§ 19-5506 and 19-5507 of the Idaho DNA Database Act.
January 1, 2017
Added coverage for persons found not guilty by reason of insanity and persons committed to a secure psychiatric unit after…
December 16, 2016
Reauthorized the Justice for All Act’s DNA and forensic grant programs.
November 1, 2016
Created the felony-arrest DNA collection mandate (22 O.S. § 210). Laws 2016, c. 181, § 1. Effective November 1, 2016.
August 3, 2016
Amended § 4713(m), changing the definition of ‘biological sample’ to ‘any evidence collected for the purpose of identifying DNA.’
July 1, 2016
Added § 844D-24, establishing procedures for sexual assault evidence collection and tracking; appropriated funds for kit testing. Effective July 1,…
May 23, 2016
Most direct DNA-specific legislation; amended § 1933 to adjust the collection mandate (expanding to misdemeanors carrying 30+ days). Signed May…
March 28, 2016
Would have added Penal Code § 295.3, establishing the CODIS Hit Outcome Project (CHOP) database administered by the Department of…
January 19, 2016
Expanded collection to specified disorderly-persons offenses (domestic violence assault, prostitution, drug offenses requiring fingerprinting). Effective January 19, 2016.
October 4, 2015
Most significant post-Prop. 69 legislative amendment; amended operative § 298 (collection procedures). Signed October 4, 2015.
September 18, 2015
State base-budget appropriations act; contained provisions touching the DNA database program.