H 2625
An Act relative to the expansion of the state DNA database
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Bill overview
This bill aimed to expand Massachusetts’s state DNA database by including DNA profiles from individuals arrested for certain crimes, regardless of a conviction. It proposed to broaden the types of offenses that trigger DNA collection and to streamline the process for adding new samples to the database. The goal was to enhance law enforcement’s ability to solve crimes and identify suspects. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Primary sponsor
Danielle W. Gregoire
Cosponsor
Danielle W. Gregoire
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