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An Act Expanding Mandatory DNA Testing to All Felonies (HB 5022, P.A. 03-242, 2003)

July 9, 2003

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Expanded mandatory DNA testing from a handful of sexual offenses to all felonies (plus offenses against minors and § 54-250 sexual offenses); created the DNA Data Bank Oversight Panel (§ 54-102m) and added the probation/parole sampling provision (§ 54-102g(e)).

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State
Connecticut
Bill Number
HB 5022
Legislation Status
Enacted

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