This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
April 27, 2021
Amended A.C.A. § 12-12-1006 to extend fingerprinting, photographing, and DNA sample collection to persons arrested for a Class A misdemeanor,…
April 21, 2021
Commission on Forensic Science regulation setting forensic DNA methodology, with loci requirements tied to the NDIS Operating Procedures, and governing…
April 20, 2021
Adds Title 44, Chapter 38, regulating direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies; requires express consent for collection, use, and disclosure of consumers’…
April 20, 2021
Created a statewide electronic tracking system for sexual assault evidence collection kits (funded by $255,000 in federal funds, administered by…
December 5, 2020
Washington State Patrol rules adopted under RCW 43.43.759 to implement RCW 43.43.752-.758. Establishes procedures for operating the DNA identification system,…
November 13, 2020
State Police regulations implementing M.G.L. c. 41, s. 97B 1/2. Applies to all sexual assault evidence collection kits submitted to…
October 23, 2020
California administers the CAL-DNA Data Bank under Penal Code 295-300.2 (Prop. 69) rather than through a Code of Regulations chapter;…
September 18, 2020
Repealed § 295 and re-added it in substantially revised form as part of the elimination of specified criminal fees. Effective…
September 1, 2020
Modern organic law of the Puerto Rico Institute of Forensic Sciences (ICF), the entity that operates the Commonwealth’s forensic laboratory…
September 1, 2020
Implements the Rapid DNA Act of 2017 under 34 U.S.C. 12591(a)(5). Sets requirements for integrating Rapid DNA analysis into the…
September 1, 2020
Companion standards to the Rapid DNA Booking Operational Procedures Manual, covering Lead Operator training and certification, instrument controls and audit…
April 8, 2020
DOJ’s codified regulations for the federal DNA identification system. Subpart B directs federal agencies to collect DNA from arrestees, persons…