HB 3093 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to DNA samples; prescribing an effective date.

Summary

Requires law enforcement agencies to take a DNA sample of a person arrested for certain crimes. Requires the destruction of the sample, upon the person's request, if the arrest is followed by an acquittal, dismissal, reversal of the conviction or expiration of the statute of limitations. Removes provisions directing the Department of State Police to prioritize testing of certain DNA samples when funds are limited. Includes obtaining and analyzing DNA samples of arrested persons as a purpose for which moneys may be allocated from the Criminal Fine Account. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill was amended to add a new subsection requiring law enforcement agencies to transmit DNA samples to the state department, and to update the department's authority to ensure data is entered into the Combined DNA Index System. The amendment also expanded the exceptions for not obtaining samples to include risks to the arresting officer's safety.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include mandatory transmission of samples to the state department and updated the department's responsibilities to include data entry into national databases.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new subsection (3)(b) requiring the department to notify law enforcement if it has previously received an adequate sample from the person.

Added new subsection (3)(a) requiring law enforcement to transmit samples to the department if they have previously obtained an adequate sample.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified the exception for not obtaining samples to include risks to the health or safety of the arresting officer, expanding the original exception which only covered the arrested person's health.

DEFINITION

Modified the department's authorization to ensure criminal identification information is entered into the appropriate databases of the Combined DNA Index System.

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Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Apr 10, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Apr 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

lower

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors