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Illinois DNA Database Law of 2011 (HB 3238, P.A. 97-0383, 2011)

January 1, 2012

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Added pre-conviction arrest-based DNA collection for enumerated violent felonies; mandatory collection from registered sex offenders; raised the analysis fee from $200 to $250; elevated the refusal penalty to a Class 4 felony; added fingerprint submission and the 'mistake does not invalidate a match' protection. Effective January 1, 2012.

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Illinois
Bill Number
HB 3238
Legislation Status
Enacted

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