BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 5240: DNA markers database

Addressing the submission of DNA markers to a database accessible only to qualified laboratory personnel.

Summary

The Legislature finds that DNA collection, testing, and storage is minimally invasive to privacy. The Legislature also finds that collecting DNA from adults arrested for a violent offense or sex offense is necessary to solve cold cases, prevent recidivist acts, and lower the cost of criminal investigations.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5240), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to submission of DNA markers to a database accessible only to qualified laboratory personnel;

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

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

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