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2002 SESSION

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HB 1230 DNA testing.

Introduced by: W. Benny Keister | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS ENACTED WITH GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION:

DNA testing. Removes provision that prohibits inclusion of blood samples and results of analysis of the samples submitted to the Division of Forensic Science in the DNA data bank established by the Division.

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

DNA testing. Provides that lawfully acquired DNA samples obtained in a criminal investigation can be used by law-enforcement officials for comparison with evidence obtained in other crimes.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

DNA testing. Provides that lawfully acquired DNA samples obtained in a criminal investigation can be used by law-enforcement officials for comparison with evidence obtained in other crimes.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

DNA testing. Provides that legally acquired DNA samples obtained in a criminal investigation can be used by law-enforcement officials for comparison with evidence obtained in other, unsolved crimes.