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Senate Advances DNA-Collection Amendments After Testimony, Read for Third Time
Summary
Senators advanced House Bill 212, clarifying DNA-collection procedures at booking following court guidance; sponsor cited Elizabeth Smart’s testimony and law-enforcement benefits; the Senate recorded 23–2 in favor to read for a third time.
The Utah Senate on March 5 advanced House Bill 212, a measure amending DNA-collection procedures to align with recent court decisions and to clarify when samples may be collected and processed.
Senator Adams, presenting the bill, said the legislation responds to a Supreme Court ruling and permits DNA collection at booking for serious crimes while preserving safeguards: collected DNA would be…
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