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An Act Creating Wisconsin’s DNA Data Bank Program (SB 548, Act 98, 1993)

December 10, 1993

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Created Wisconsin's DNA data bank program; established State Crime Laboratories' authority to collect, analyze, and maintain DNA profiles from convicted sex offenders and murderers; created the collection mandate in § 165.76/165.77.

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State
Wisconsin
Bill Number
SB 548
Legislation Status
Enacted

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