Bill Would Require DNA Samples From Misdemeanor Convicts

Nearly all people going through Colorado's criminal court system will have to submit DNA samples under a bill introduced at the Statehouse.

State Rep. Dan Pabon unveiled a bill Tuesday that would requiring DNA samples from people convicted of misdemeanors. That DNA would be entered into a database where it would be compared with DNA found at scenes of unsolved crimes. Colorado began collecting DNA from accused felons in 2010 under the so-called Katie's Law.

That law is credited with solving cold cases and stopping repeat offenders.

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