Missouri 2022 Regular Session

Missouri Senate Bill SB851

Introduced
1/5/22  

Caption

Requires every individual who is 17 years or older and is arrested for a felony offense to provide a biological sample for DNA profiling

Impact

The legislation specifically targets individuals convicted of felonies or those arrested for such offenses. By ensuring that DNA samples are collected upon booking or at other specified points in the criminal justice process, this bill aims to streamline the investigative procedures and ultimately enhance public safety. Additionally, it outlines strict measures for the handling of these biological samples and the resultant DNA profiles, although it also emphasizes the confidentiality and rights of the individuals from whom samples are taken.

Summary

Senate Bill 851 introduces significant changes to DNA collection laws in Missouri. The bill mandates that any individual aged 17 or older, who is arrested for a felony offense, must provide a biological sample for DNA profiling purposes. This move is aimed at enhancing the state's ability to conduct criminal investigations and maintain an accurate DNA database to aid in law enforcement activities.

Contention

However, SB 851 draws some criticism regarding privacy concerns and individual rights. Detractors argue that mandating DNA samples from individuals who have not yet been convicted could violate Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures. Furthermore, there are concerns about how DNA data would be stored, managed, and potentially accessed, raising questions about the safety and ethical implications of expanding the state's DNA collection practices.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MO SB29

DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; collection of DNA samples of individuals arrested for the commission of a felony at the time such individuals are booked or otherwise processed by a detention facility; provide

MO SB116

DNA Sampling; the collection of DNA samples from any individual in a detention facility charged with a misdemeanor or felony who is subject to an immigration detainer notice; require

MO HB06538

An Act Concerning The Collection Of Blood And Other Biological Samples For Dna Analysis.

MO SB2231

DNA samples; collected from person arrested for any felony and provide for destruction of samples only upon expungement request.

MO HB06489

An Act Requiring Dna Testing Of Persons Arrested For The Commission Of A Serious Felony.

MO SB137

Requiring persons convicted of certain felonies on or after March 8, 1995, provide DNA samples

MO HB2030

In DNA data and testing, further providing for policy, for definitions, for State DNA Data Base, for State Police recommendation of additional offenses and annual report and for DNA sample required upon conviction, delinquency adjudication and certain ARD cases, providing for request for modified DNA search and further providing for DNA data base exchange, for expungement and for mandatory cost; and making an editorial change.

MO HB1665

In DNA data and testing, further providing for policy, for definitions, for State DNA Data Base, for State Police recommendation of additional offenses and annual report and for DNA sample required upon conviction, delinquency adjudication and certain ARD cases, providing for request for modified DNA search and further providing for DNA data base exchange, for expungement and for mandatory cost; and making an editorial change.

MO SB526

Concerning The Taking Of A Dna Sample For A Person Arrested For A Felony; And To Clarify The Retention Of A Dna Sample For A Person Arrested For A Felony.

MO SB988

In DNA data and testing, further providing for policy, for definitions, for State DNA Data Base, for State Police recommendation of additional offenses and annual report, for DNA sample required upon conviction, delinquency adjudication and certain ARD cases, for DNA data base exchange, for expungement and for mandatory cost; and making an editorial change.

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