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WV: An Act Providing the State Police Authority to Define and Draw DNA Samples From Convicted Felons (HB 305, Ch. 9, Acts 3rd Ex. Sess. 2004)

December 2, 2004

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Provided the West Virginia State Police the ability to define and draw DNA samples from convicted felons for the purpose of maintaining a DNA database, and added W. Va. Code § 15-2B-14 as new code. 2004 Third Special Session; signed December 2, 2004. This is the valid enactment of the subject matter of the voided 2004 Regular Session bill HB 4156.

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West Virginia
Bill Number
HB 305
Legislation Status
Enacted

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