Last Update: 04/05/2026 at 2:50 PM EST
Kentucky Advances Felony Arrest DNA Law
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Executive Summary
Kentucky advances a bill to collect DNA from adults booked on felony charges, aiming to aid investigations while limiting use and expunging records in cleared cases.
- House Bill 414 would require DNA collection from adults booked on felony charges
- Collected samples would go to the Kentucky State Police forensic laboratory
- DNA profiles could be used only for criminal justice purposes
- Samples and profiles would be expunged after acquittal, dismissal, or nonfelony conviction
- Pretrial diversion completion could also qualify for expungement
- The bill removes a 5 dollar collection fee and is expected to have minimal fiscal impact
- The House Local Government Committee unanimously advanced the measure to the House floor
Quick Facts
- What: A bill mandates DNA collection at felony booking
- Where: Kentucky jails and the state forensic laboratory
- Why: To solve crimes, close cold cases, and exonerate innocents
- Who: Kentucky lawmakers led by Rep Patrick Flannery
- When: In 2026 legislative action moving to the House floor
Coverage Timeline: 38 Days
Featured Article
Kentucky legislators introduced HB 414 on [date unspecified], proposing mandatory DNA collection from adults arrested for felonies in Frankfort and storage at the Kentucky State Police forensic laboratory.
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Kentucky lawmakers advance bill HB 414 to require jail DNA collection for felony arrestees in Frankfort.
States and the federal government authorize DNA collection from arrestees during booking or after arrest in the United States.
Kentucky lawmakers advance HB 414 to require DNA collection from adults booked on felony charges in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Kentucky lawmakers advance HB 414 to require DNA collection from adults booked on felony charges in Kentucky, with samples sent to the state forensic lab to aid criminal justice and potential exoneration.