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WV: An Act Relating Generally to DNA Testing (Committee Substitute for SB 36, 2018)

June 5, 2018

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Amended W. Va. Code §§ 15-2B-2, 15-2B-5, 15-2B-6, and 15-2B-11 and added § 15-9B-4 as new code. 2018 Regular Session; effective June 5, 2018.

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State
West Virginia
Bill Number
SB 36
Legislation Status
Enacted

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