2011 Senate Bill 346 / Public Act 127

Revise prisoner DNA sample requirements

Introduced in the Senate

April 26, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To require DNA samples to be obtained from all prisoners by the end of 2011, including individuals in “special alternative incarceration programs”.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 12, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 25, 2011

Amendment offered by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To move the proposed deadline back one day to the start of 2012 rather than the end of 2011.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To require DNA samples to be obtained from all prisoners by the start of 2012, including individuals in “special alternative incarceration programs”.

Received in the House

May 26, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 30, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

To require DNA samples to be obtained from all prisoners by the start of 2012, including individuals in “special alternative incarceration programs”.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

July 20, 2011