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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

HB 2847: DNA identification system

Expanding the DNA identification system to include DNA samples from persons arrested on criminal charges.

Summary

  • Finds that the DNA identification 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, allows for the accurate identification of prisoners for institutional purposes, and helps in the identification of human remains or missing persons.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2004
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mark Miloscia (D-30)
Introduced
January 21, 2004 in the House
Last action
January 21, 2004

AN ACT Relating to expanding the DNA identification system to include DNA samples from persons arrested on criminal charges;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mark Miloscia (D-30)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Al O'Brien D-1John Lovick D-44

Votes

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

History

  1. First reading, referred to Criminal Justice & Corrections.

HB 2847 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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