An Act relative to lawfully owed DNA

This Massachusetts bill requires the state crime laboratory to conduct an audit of the DNA databank to identify missing profiles from offenders who were legally required to provide samples. The law mandates that the laboratory first submit a preliminary report estimating the number of missing samples by December 15, 2023, followed by a final report detailing specific offenses and collection failures. Additionally, the bill establishes a requirement for an annual audit to be completed and reported to the legislature by December 15 of each subsequent year.