This bill amends the DNA Database and Databank Act of 1994 to expand the requirements for DNA sample collection to include individuals arrested for human trafficking, arson, or carjacking. Specifically, it mandates that any person convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for these offenses on or after January 1, 2023, must have a blood or biological sample collected for DNA testing upon the start of their confinement. Additionally, individuals convicted of these crimes but not sentenced to confinement will also be required to provide a DNA sample as a condition of their sentence. Those who were convicted and incarcerated prior to this date must provide a DNA sample before being paroled or released.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that anyone arrested for human trafficking, arson, or carjacking must provide a DNA sample prior to their release from custody. The new legal language inserted into the current law includes provisions for the collection of DNA samples for these specific offenses, ensuring that law enforcement has the necessary tools to address and prevent these serious crimes effectively. The bill also clarifies that the collection of DNA samples can occur as authorized by court order or in accordance with other laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53:1-20.20