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HB0641
(CH0571)
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2016 Regular Session
Entitled:
Evidence - Admissibility of DNA Profile - Definition and Validation of DNA Profile
Sponsored by:
Delegate Sophocleus
Status:
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 571
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Synopsis:
Altering the definition of "DNA profile" for purposes of provisions of law concerning the admissibility of a DNA profile in a criminal proceeding; providing that a DNA profile is admissible for specified purposes if accompanied by a specified statement that analysis of genetic loci has been validated according to specified quality assurance standards of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and applying the Act prospectively.
Analysis:
Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised)
All Sponsors:
Delegates
Sophocleus
,
Carey
,
Chang
,
Dumais
, and
S. Howard
Additional Facts:
Cross-filed with:
SB0637
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2016
Committee(s):
Judiciary
  
Judicial Proceedings
Broad Subject(s):
Criminal Law - Procedure
Narrow Subject(s):
Evidence
Federal Government
Genetics
Statutes:
Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings
(
10-915
)
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October 24, 2017 5:01 P.M.