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HB 1249 DNA; analysis upon conviction of certain misdemeanors.

Introduced by: David J. Toscano | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

DNA analysis upon conviction of certain misdemeanors. Adds misdemeanor violations of §§ 18.2-57 (assault and battery) and 18.2-119 (trespass) to the list of offenses for which an adult convicted of such offense must have a sample of his blood, saliva, or tissue taken for DNA analysis. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Virginia Crime Commission. This bill is identical to SB 565.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

DNA analysis upon conviction of certain misdemeanors. The bill adds misdemeanor violations of §§ 18.2-57 (assault and battery), 18.2-57.2 (assault and battery against a family or household member), and 18.2-119 (trespass) to the list of offenses for which an adult convicted of such offense must have a sample of his blood, saliva, or tissue taken for DNA analysis.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

DNA analysis upon conviction of certain misdemeanors. The bill adds misdemeanor violations of §§ 18.2-57 (assault and battery), 18.2-57.2 (assault and battery against a family or household member), 18.2-96 (petit larceny), and 18.2-119 (trespass) to the list of offenses for which an adult convicted of such offense must have a sample of his blood, saliva, or tissue taken for DNA analysis.