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FL: An Act Establishing the Expedited DNA Testing Grant Program (CS/HB 847, 2025)

July 1, 2025

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Created § 943.328, F.S., establishing the Expedited DNA Testing Grant Program within the Department of Law Enforcement to fund the use of private laboratories for expedited DNA testing; defined 'private laboratory,' set program requirements and timelines for completing DNA testing, and authorized FDLE rulemaking under §§ 120.536(1) and 120.54 to administer the program and allocate grant funds. Effective July 1, 2025.

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State
Florida
Bill Number
HB 847
Legislation Status
Enacted

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