Signed by Governor Terry Branstad

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires individuals convicted of an aggravated misdemeanor to submit a DNA sample, effective July 1, 2014.

Highlights:

• Requires an individual who is convicted of an aggravated misdemeanor to submit a DNA sample to the Division of Criminal Investigation (Sec. 2). 

• Authorizes an individual who was previously convicted of an aggravated misdemeanor but was not required to submit a DNA sample to ask the court to order that DNA analysis be performed on the evidence used for his or her conviction (Sec. 3).

• Exempts an individual from the provisions of this bill if he or she was convicted of any of the following offenses (Sec. 1):
• A hazardous waste offense;
• An agricultural production offense; 
• A gaming and betting offense;
• A motor vehicle or traffic violation; or
• A second offense for operating while under the influence of alcohol or a drug, unless the individual has more than one previous revocation within the immediate past 12 year period due to an operating under the influence of alcohol or a drug offence.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires individuals convicted of aggravated misdemeanors to submit DNA samples, effective July 1, 2014.

Highlights:

• Requires an individual who is convicted of an aggravated misdemeanor to submit a DNA sample to the Division of Criminal Investigation (Sec. 2). 

• Authorizes an individual who was previously convicted of an aggravated misdemeanor but was not required to submit a DNA sample to ask the court to order that DNA analysis be performed on the evidence used for his or her conviction (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text