FORENSIC DNA TESTING: DISPOSAL - S.B. 594: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Senate Bill 594 (as introduced 5-11-99)
Sponsor: Senator Mike Rogers
Committee: Health Policy
Date Completed: 5-11-99
CONTENT
The bill would amend the DNA Identification Profiling System Act to provide that if the State Police forensic laboratory determined after analysis that a sample had been submitted by an individual who had been eliminated as a suspect in a crime, the laboratory would have to dispose of the sample and the corresponding DNA identification profile record. The sample would have to be disposed of in compliance with the requirements of the Public Health Code regarding disposal of medical wastes. The sample and the profile record would have to be disposed of in the presence of a witness. After disposal, the laboratory would have to make and keep a written record of the disposal, signed by the witness.
Currently, under the Act, the Department of State Police is required to retain permanently a DNA identification profile of an individual if he or she is convicted of or found responsible for murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, or criminal sexual conduct. Any other DNA identification profile must be retained only as long as it is needed for a criminal investigation or prosecution.
MCL 28.176 - Legislative Analyst: G. Towne
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
- Fiscal Analyst: B. BakerS9900\s594sa
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.