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An Act Requiring DNA Testing of All Persons Convicted of a Felony (HB 523, Ch. 208, 2010)

August 24, 2010

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Expanded the DNA collection mandate to all felony convictions; added the refusal-as-misdemeanor clause (§651-C:2, VIII) and the civil immunity provision (§651-C:2, X). Effective August 24, 2010.

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State
New Hampshire
Bill Number
HB 523
Legislation Status
Enacted

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