The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 120 on DNA samples at the time of arrest sponsored by Rep. McNamara. Author Sen. Crider introduced the bill which requires a sheriff to take a DNA sample of a person taken into custody for a felony. The bill provides that it is a Class C misdemeanor if a person refuses to provide a DNA sample to a sheriff.
The bill was amended by consent to make language consistent throughout the bill. The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association and the Indiana State Police testified in support of the bill. The amended bill passed 13-0.
Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/120