2013 Senate Bill 105 / 2014 Public Act 457

Retain DNA profile from all felony arrests

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 29, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To permanently retain in a state database DNA sample “profiles” taken from anyone arrested for an alleged felony offense, even if the person is not convicted.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 12, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 5, 2014

Substitute offered

To adopt a substitute that limits retention of DNA profiles to individuals who have actually been convicted.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 10, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To permanently retain in a state database of DNA sample “profiles” taken from anyone arrested and charged for an alleged felony offense, even if the person is not convicted. If the person is not convicted the DNA information would not be retained in the state database.

Received in the House

June 10, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 11, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2014

Passed in the House 92 to 17 (details)

To permanently retain in a state database of DNA sample “profiles” taken from anyone arrested and charged for an alleged felony offense, even if the person is not convicted. If the person is not convicted the DNA information would not be retained in the state database.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2014