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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

House Bill 1399

House Author:  Smith et al.

Effective:  9-1-19

Senate Sponsor:  Creighton et al.

            House Bill 1399, the Krystal Jean Baker Act, amends the Code of Criminal Procedure and Government Code to require a defendant arrested for certain felony offenses to provide one or more specimens for the purpose of creating a DNA record. Implementation of a provision of the bill by the Department of Public Safety is mandatory only if a specific appropriation is made for that purpose.