An Act relative to the expansion of the state DNA database

This bill expands Massachusetts' state DNA database by requiring DNA samples from individuals arrested and arraigned for felony charges, not just those convicted. It increases penalties for non-compliance, raising fines from $1,000 to $2,000 and jail terms from six months to one year. The bill also adds a provision requiring DNA samples to be expunged from the database if the original felony charge does not result in a conviction. These changes directly affect felony arrestees in Massachusetts during the criminal justice process.