This bill amends the Youth Rehabilitation Services Act by updating Section 7a to impose stricter requirements on public wards under a youth agency's jurisdiction regarding community placements and discharge from wardship. Specifically, it mandates that a public ward must not be placed in any community setting or discharged until they have provided samples for DNA testing and genetic marker determination. The bill outlines specific circumstances under which these requirements apply, including various violations of the Michigan penal code and certain misdemeanors related to sexual offenses.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the collection process for DNA samples, stating that the youth agency can collect samples without the ward's consent and without a court order. It also specifies that the DNA profiles can only be disclosed for law enforcement identification purposes, judicial proceedings, or research purposes with personal identifiers removed. Furthermore, a public ward found responsible for certain crimes will be required to pay a $60 assessment to help cover the costs associated with DNA profiling and retention. The bill includes several insertions and deletions to refine the language and clarify the obligations and definitions related to the DNA collection process.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 803.307