This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 299C.105, by removing the requirement for the collection of DNA data from individuals who have not been convicted of a crime. Specifically, it eliminates the provision that allowed for the collection of biological specimens based solely on a judicial probable cause determination for certain serious offenses. The bill also introduces a new section that mandates the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to identify and remove biological specimens and related records from the DNA index system for individuals who provided samples under the now-deleted provisions, ensuring that those records are destroyed or returned upon request.

Additionally, the bill repeals subdivision 3 of section 299C.105, which previously outlined the bureau's duty to destroy biological specimens and return records to individuals found not guilty of a felony or whose charges were dismissed. The new provisions ensure that only individuals with felony convictions or delinquency adjudications will have their DNA records retained, thereby enhancing privacy protections for those not convicted of a crime.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 299C.105