Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H2625 — An Act relative to the expansion of the state DNA database

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

An Act relative to the expansion of the state DNA database

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This bill amends the DNA sample collection requirements and increases fines and time periods related to certain offenses under chapter 22E of the General Laws.

  • Chapter 22E, Section 3

    the text thereof → “Any person who is arrested by virtue of process, or is taken into custody by an officer and charged with the commission of a felony, and who upon arrest has been arraigned pursuant to the applicable court rules under the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure, shall submit a DNA sample to the department. The sample shall be collected by a person authorized under section 4 of this chapter subsequent to arraignment, in accordance with regulations or procedures established by the director. The results of such sample shall be made part of the state DNA database.

    This change mandates that individuals arrested for a felony and arraigned must submit a DNA sample.

  • Chapter 22E, Section 12

    $1,000 → $2,000

    This change increases the fine for certain offenses from $1,000 to $2,000.

  • Chapter 22E, Section 12

    six months → one year

    This change increases the period of time for certain offenses from six months to one year.

  • Chapter 22E, Section 13

    $1,000 → $2,000

    This change increases the fine for certain offenses from $1,000 to $2,000.

  • Chapter 22E, Section 13

    six months → one year

    This change increases the period of time for certain offenses from six months to one year.

  • Chapter 22E, Section 15

    “ if the original offense upon which the collection of DNA is based does not result in a conviction; or”

    This change adds a condition for expunging DNA records based on the outcome of the original offense.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H2625 do?
An Act relative to the expansion of the state DNA database
Who sponsors H2625?
H2625 is sponsored by Danielle W. Gregoire (Democrat).
What is the current status of H2625?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H2625?
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