2007 House Bill 4092 / 2008 Public Act 380

Require DNA sampling in arrests for violent felonies

Introduced in the House

Jan. 23, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Aldo Vagnozzi (D-37)

To require DNA samples to be taken by police from any person arrested for a violent felony. Currently, a person is required to provide a DNA sample only if he or she is found to be responsible for certain violations or is convicted of a felony, attempted felony, or certain misdemeanors.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 13, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 19, 2008

Amendment offered

To require DNA samples taken by county sheriffs to be sent to the State Police.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2008.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)

To require DNA samples to be taken by police from any person arrested for a violent felony.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 20, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 3, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 10, 2008

Amendment offered

To move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To require DNA samples to be taken by police from any person arrested for a violent felony.

Received in the House

Dec. 10, 2008

Dec. 11, 2008

Passed in the House 103 to 3 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 23, 2008