HOUSE BILL 136

File Code: Public Safety

Sponsored By:

Delegates Kelly, Boschert, Petzold, and Dembrow

Entitled:

Public Safety - DNA Testing - Felony Convictions

Synopsis:

Altering provisions of law relating to DNA testing of specified persons convicted of specified crimes of violence by providing that any person convicted of a felony on or before October 1, 2002 shall submit a DNA sample to the Department of State Police; providing for retroactive application of the Act; making specified conforming changes; and generally relating to DNA testing.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

1/16

First Reading Judiciary

1/30

Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

2/25

Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Kevin Kelly, District 1B

Delegate David G. Boschert, District 33

Delegate Dana Lee Dembrow, District 20

Delegate Carol S. Petzold, District 19

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CHEMICAL TESTS

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

GENETICS

PRISONERS -see also- EX-OFFENDERS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 88B Department of State Police

( 12A )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered