DNA SAMPLE UPON ARREST H.B. 4092:
FLOOR SUMMARY
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House Bill 4092 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Aldo Vagnozzi
House Committee: Judiciary
Senate Committee: Judiciary
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Penal Code to require a person to provide samples for DNA profiling if he or she were arrested for a "violent felony", and allow the samples to be transmitted to the Michigan Department of State Police (MSP) upon collection. Currently, a person is required to provide a DNA sample only if he or she is found to be responsible for certain violations or is convicted of a felony, attempted felony, or certain misdemeanors.
"Violent felony" would mean that term as defined in Section 36 of the Corrections Code, which deals with parole orders. Under that section, "violent felony" means any of the following: felonious assault; assault with intent to commit murder, to do great bodily harm, to maim, to commit armed or unarmed robbery, or to commit another felony; first- or second-degree murder; manslaughter; kidnapping; a prisoner's taking another as a hostage; mayhem; first-, second-, third-, or fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC); assault with intent to commit CSC; robbery; armed robbery; or carjacking.
MCL 750.520m Legislative Analyst: Patrick Affholter
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would result in an annual additional cost to the Department of State Police of approximately $1.0 million. According to the Department, in order to process the expected additional 6,000 DNA samples that would be required under the bill, it would be necessary for the Department to hire additional laboratory scientists (4.0 FTEs and $422,800), a latent print specialist (1.0 FTE and $121,300), and a technician (1.0 FTE and $86,500); purchase 6,000 DNA kits ($240,000); and assume new equipment, supply and maintenance costs ($129,400).
Date Completed: 12-3-08 Fiscal Analyst: Bruce Baker
floor\hb4092 Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org
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.
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. hb4092/0708