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An Act Establishing Rhode Island’s DNA Database and Databank (H 7184, P.L. 1998, ch. 33, 1998)

June 29, 1998

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Created Chapter 12-1.5 from scratch; established the DNA database (§ 12-1.5-4) and databank for persons convicted of specified sexual and violent offenses.

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State
Rhode Island
Bill Number
H 7184
Legislation Status
Enacted

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