DNA; sample taken upon conviction, fee. (HB294)
Introduced By
Del. Chris Collins (R-Winchester)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
DNA sample taken upon conviction; fee. Removes the limitation that the fee for withdrawing a sample of a person's blood, saliva, or tissue for DNA analysis upon conviction for a felony or certain misdemeanors be taxed only one time regardless of the number of samples taken. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/03/2018 | Committee |
| 01/03/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102588D |
| 01/03/2018 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/16/2018 | Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #3 |
| 01/29/2018 | Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 02/01/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (HB294) |
| 02/15/2018 | Left in Courts of Justice |
Comments
It looks to me like this bill would put further financial burdens on incarcerated persons, even if it is due to inefficiency of the government. Our criminal justice system is already heavily weighted against the poor. This would exacerbate that problem.