BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

HB 2669: DNA markers database

Expanding DNA databases to include DNA from certain arrestees.

Summary

  • Requires the collection of biological samples for DNA identification analysis from adults lawfully arrested for the commission of a criminal offense. Requires the director of the Washington state patrol's forensic laboratory services to perform an annual audit to ensure that biological samples are destroyed as required.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2669), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2014
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Brad Klippert (R-8)
Introduced
January 24, 2014 in the House
Last action
January 24, 2014

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brad Klippert (R-8)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

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

History

  1. First reading, referred to Public Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2669 in other sessions

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