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An Act Requiring DNA Collection at Booking for All Felony Arrests (HB 3956, 2023)

September 1, 2023

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Replaced the 25-felony list with 'arrested for any offense punishable as a felony,' making DNA collection mandatory at booking for all felony arrests; changed the trigger to 'booking.'

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State
Texas
Bill Number
HB 3956
Legislation Status
Enacted

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