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HB1665

In DNA data and testing, further providing for policy, for definitions, for State DNA Data Base, for State Police recommendation of additional offenses and annual report and for DNA sample required upon conviction, delinquency adjudication and certain ARD cases, providing for request for modified DNA search and further providing for DNA data base exchange, for expungement and for mandatory cost; and making an editorial change.

Introduced·6/25/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1665 amends DNA data and testing laws, requiring DNA samples from those convicted or adjudicated delinquent for certain offenses.

Pennsylvania HB1665 amends the state's DNA data and testing laws, establishing a separate category within the State DNA Data Base for DNA samples collected upon arrest. It mandates DNA samples from individuals convicted or adjudicated delinquent for criminal homicide, felony sex offenses, and other specified offenses. The bill also allows for modified DNA searches in unsolved cases and requires an annual report from the State Police on DNA sample collection and testing.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jun 25, 2025

House

Referred to Judiciary