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An Act Relative to the Enhancement of Forensic Technology (H 4646, Ch. 106, 1997)

September 30, 1997

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Created Chapter 22E from scratch; established the State DNA Database within the State Police, mandated collection from persons convicted of enumerated sex and violent offenses, and applied retroactively. Approved September 30, 1997.

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State
Massachusetts
Bill Number
H 4646
Legislation Status
Enacted

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