H 2632
An Act relative to lawfully owed DNA
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Bill overview
This bill directs the crime laboratory within the Massachusetts Department of the State Police to conduct an audit of all offender DNA profiles currently stored in the state’s DNA databank system. The purpose of this audit is to ensure that all DNA profiles are lawfully obtained and maintained. This action aims to increase transparency and accountability regarding the use of DNA evidence in criminal investigations.
Key provisions
- Requires an audit of offender DNA profiles in the state DNA databank.
- The audit must be conducted by the crime laboratory within the Department of the State Police.
- The audit’s scope includes ensuring lawfully obtained DNA profiles.
- The audit’s findings will be reported to the appropriate legislative committees.
Who is affected
- Crime laboratory personnel
- Department of the State Police
- Individuals with offender DNA profiles in the databank
- The public (through increased transparency)
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal audit process for the state’s DNA databank.
- Focuses on ensuring the lawful basis for DNA collection and storage.
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Primary sponsor
Natalie M. Higgins
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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Bill H.2632 194th (Current)
An Act relative to lawfully owed DNA
By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2632) of Natalie M. Higgins, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that the crime laboratory within the Department of the State Police conduct an audit of offender DNA profiles included on the state DNA databank system. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Natalie M. Higgins , Bradley H. Jones, Jr. Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2632
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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