WV HB4485 | 2008 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-1)
Status: Introduced on February 11 2008 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2008-02-11 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Status: Introduced on February 11 2008 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2008-02-11 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require the preservation of biological evidence found in connection with a criminal case so that the evidence is available for DNA testing. It also establishes criminal penalties for violations.
Title
Requiring the preservation of biological evidence found in connection with a criminal case, and establishing penalties for violations
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-11 | To House Judiciary | |
| 2008-02-11 | Introduced in House | |
| 2008-02-11 | To Judiciary | |
| 2008-02-11 | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
SB308 (Similar To) 2008-01-23 - To Judiciary
Subjects
West Virginia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4485&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
