An Act relative to the expansion of the state DNA database

This bill expands the Massachusetts state DNA database by requiring individuals arrested for specific serious crimes to provide DNA samples after their initial court arraignment. It mandates that convicted prisoners and youthful offenders submit samples within six months of their conviction or incarceration, while also creating a system for electronic notifications to ensure compliance. The legislation includes penalties for failing to submit samples, such as fines up to $2,000 or up to one year in jail, and clarifies that these requirements cannot be delayed by appeals. Additionally, the bill establishes rules for destroying DNA records from people arrested but not convicted of the original charges, unless there is a good reason to keep them.