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Committee introduces RS 31,934C1 to expand DNA and thumbprint collection for certain misdemeanors
Summary
Representative Ted Hill introduced RS 31,934C1 to require DNA samples and thumb impressions for additional misdemeanor offenses; committee approved introduction after sponsor and a fiscal question about added costs.
Representative Ted Hill presented RS 31,934C1 to the House Judiciary and Rules Administration Committee, saying the bill would add certain misdemeanors to the list of offenses requiring DNA samples and thumb impressions.
Hill said the change is intended to give law enforcement tools to link offenders across crimes, citing DNA's utility in historic cases. He listed the new categories proposed for collection to include: registration-required offenders, domestic violence misdemeanors, simple battery misdemeanors causing injury to a child, indecent exposure misdemeanors, soliciting sexual activity misdemeanors, and second-degree stalking (transcript spelling/phrasing retained). Hill characterized the policy as aligning with practices in other states and argued it would strengthen investigations.
Representative Alfieri asked about a fiscal note that the proposal would add approximately $103,000 in costs. Hill confirmed the increase and said it was not part of the current budget. Representative Mathias moved to introduce RS 31,934C1; the motion carried unanimously.
The RS was introduced for further committee consideration; the transcript does not record a detailed discussion of implementation mechanics, database handling, or retention periods.
