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An Act Establishing Florida’s DNA Database for Sex Offenders (HB 1267, Ch. 89-355, 1989)

July 5, 1989

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Created § 943.325; required persons convicted of sexual battery (ch. 794) or lewdness/indecent exposure (ch. 800) to submit blood specimens for DNA analysis; directed FDLE to maintain the statewide database. [Note: doc cites Ch. 89-355; file name cites 89-335.]

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State
Florida
Bill Number
HB 1267
Legislation Status
Enacted

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