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House rejects expansion of DNA collection to certain assault convictions
Summary
On a tied floor vote, the House failed to pass first‑substitute HB156 to require DNA samples upon conviction for certain violent assaults and certain misdemeanors; supporters said DNA strengthens investigations while opponents raised civil‑liberty and scope concerns.
The Utah House debated but did not advance first‑substitute House Bill 156, a proposal to require DNA samples upon conviction for certain violent assaults and a set of other offenses. The vote on the floor was 36 yes, 36 no, with 3 absent, and the bill failed.
Sponsor Representative Carrie Gibson described the bill as an effort to strengthen the state DNA database and to learn from cases in other states. She framed the change…
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