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An Act Expanding Retroactive DNA Collection From Incarcerated Offenders (HB 575, Ch. 240, 2003)

May 13, 2003

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Expanded retroactive reach; required people convicted of qualifying crimes before October 1, 2003 who were still incarcerated as of October 1, 1999 to submit a DNA sample.

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State
Maryland
Bill Number
HB 575
Legislation Status
Enacted

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