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DNA Detection of Felony Offenders (S 187, P.L. 2001, ch. 42, 2001)

June 29, 2001

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Renamed the chapter 'DNA Detection of Felony Offenders' and expanded §§ 12-1.5-1 and 12-1.5-7 to cover all crimes of violence under § 11-47-2 (contingent effective date).

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State
Rhode Island
Bill Number
S 187
Legislation Status
Enacted

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