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An Act Relative to the Establishment of a DNA Database and DNA Testing of Convicted Sexual Offenders (HB 1584, Ch. 177, 1996)

June 3, 1996

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Created RSA 632-A:20–24; required DNA blood samples from all convicted sexual offenders and juvenile sex offenders before release; established a CODIS-compatible state DNA database administered by the NH Division of State Police.

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State
New Hampshire
Bill Number
HB 1584
Legislation Status
Enacted

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