WA People
BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

HB 1335: DNA/felons

Expanding the DNA identification system.

Summary

  • Finds that the DNA indentification system is becoming increasingly useful in the accurate investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses. Finds that the use of DNA identification deters recidivist acts, significantly aids in the exculpation of innocent persons, and allows for the accurate identification of prisoners for institutional purposes.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2001
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mark Miloscia (D-30)
Introduced
January 24, 2001 in the House
Last action
January 14, 2002

AN ACT Relating to the collection of DNA samples from convicted felons;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mark Miloscia (D-30)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Al O'Brien D-1

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections.

HB 1335 in other sessions

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