Revised legislation would mandate DNA collection on conviction. Original House bill called for collection on arrest for some crimes, which law enforcement and prosecutors say they prefer to keep communities safe. But ACLU applauds revision.
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Revised legislation would mandate DNA collection on conviction. Original House bill called for collection on arrest for some crimes, which law enforcement and prosecutors say they prefer to keep communities safe. But ACLU applauds revision.
