2008 Senate Bill 1389

Revise DNA evidence inadmissibility rules

Introduced in the Senate

June 17, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R-30)

To revise the law that generally requires state law enforcement agencies to destroy DNA samples taken from individuals who are arrested but not convicted (with some exceptions). The bill would establish that evidence based on a DNA sample that is used in a trial or investigation is not inadmissible even if the DNA sample was erroneously obtained or retained.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 13, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 3, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.